@Agatha oh good!

@Agatha I hope you replaced it with a GFCI outlet. A non-GFCI on an exterior outlet is a big safety risk due to the exposure.

Talk about missed opportunities 💀

1) Weather didn't cooperate at all. The 69f was near my office.

2) approaching game time.

3) so close.....

4) blaze it, less than a mile to go!

5) fuck traffic yall.

@singlemaltgirl not me cringing at my Facebook timeline "on this day" posts. 😬

@ColtSTaylor Skynet hunter killers are basically military UAVs/drones

@singlemaltgirl anytime 💁‍♂️

@singlemaltgirl good question!

The answer lies in the viscosity of the water and it's ability to mix with and lift out the gunk that you're trying to clean.

Generally, yes hot water will be better at lifting gunk as it has increased solubility and most cleaners that interact with water interact better with hotter water.

Certain things lift better in cold water or with ice but it's more a physical interaction than a chemical one.l when that happens.

@singlemaltgirl

Most commercial cleaners are safe with gloves and decent ventilation. But of course if you have pets, children, or otherwise are sensitive to the detergents, its definitely a good idea to stay away and keep doing what already works best for you.

I often just use dish soap warm water and a scrub brush of various stiffnesses based on what I need to clean and how bad it's stuck on!

@singlemaltgirl vinegar and baking soda work well and are a good "natural" cleaner if you can stand the vinegar smell.

Of course there are industrial cleaners that will do things way better, faster, are more dangerous to work with, and require less effort; but elbow grease, dish soap, baking soda (as an abrasive and a cleaner) go a long way tbh.

I'm more a jack of all trades than a master of soap, but I do love to absorb knowledge like a sponge and apply it where I can!

@singlemaltgirl but, most importantly, if you are happy with how your clothes are washed and how much you spend/save on detergents, don't worry about it!

Re: "my experience" I studied molecular interactions of surfactants (soap) by degree and have worked with them extensively in my career.

I hope these tips help

@singlemaltgirl hey, I have some experience in laundry detergents.

A couple probable things: (1) you could be sensitive to the detergents in the specific product you buy, try a different brand (though I also use and like that exact brand). (2) you can try just using way less and not diluting it. Both your washer and the detergent bottle have recommended amounts, and the washer might be "high efficiency" so need much less than "standard efficiency" models.

Its that time of year again.

September by Earth, Wind & Fire

https://youtu.be/Gs069dndIYk

@evistre yarp

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