Thread: How do you get your hands clean?

Avon darling, Avon..



Al

solvol liqiud soap in pump pack, smells evil but works well

Originally Posted by Bodgy

I'm not some sort of faggot, but I can't do my daytime job with hands like a stoker. I've used a barrier cream, but while that helps, I often forget to apply it.

I had a client once who was a surgeon whose hobby was bashing, cutting welding and making stuff with metal. Sitting at my desk, my poofy little lillywhites really did look somewhat effeminate beside his manly plates.

I also always forget to use the barrier cream.

I've used a few commercial handcleaning things in the past, just buy a four litre can with a dispenser from Repco or whatever. Currently I'm using BoatCraft Pacific's handcleaner, because it's good with epoxy, it's citrus based which smells pretty, and has pumice in it which makes it feel quite blokey, without actually taking off dirt all the way through the dermis like Solvol does!

Sometimes, the washing powder gets a go too, I just love the heat it generates as the chemical reactions take place right there in your palm!

Cheers,

P (who has heard that one can use Anusol for a temporary face lift as well)

Originally Posted by Zed

solvol liqiud soap in pump pack, smells evil but works well

I tried that, but I felt the solvol bars were better. Could scrub it out better.

Pour some OMO powder into your hand and some turps to make a slurry and scrub. Gets rid of anything

I like the sweet smelling lemon stuff,..as long as it has sand in it!!

I'm a mechanic and if I'm doing something at home and end up with grease and grime all over, I often reach for the dishwashing liquid...works fine but make sure SWMBO doesn't find greasy paw prints on the bottle !

The last good stuff I got was from BOC in a 4 litre can , lasts a couple of years as I don't do that much grease work anymore
Similar to swarf..... works just as well but the lanolin doesn't seem to settle out as much.
Next time you are in the big smoke ( newcastle ) give me a pm and I'll get you some

Rgds

Thanks guys, I work my way thru the suggestions.

Ashore, when I'm next in the mediumish smoke, I'll take you up on the offer, thanks. If you could also find some coal or coke for my forge, I'll have your babies.

BM. Anusol is commonly used for looking better, in extremis, ie after a monster night on the town. To get rid of those huge grey bags, under the eyes, rub a bit on the offending area. Gets tight as a virgin's whatnot.

The Anusol works because of its astringent properties - exactly the same way as it shrinks the cause of the pita

Originally Posted by Bodgy

If you could also find some coal or coke for my forge

Coal takes longer we get heaps into the port but I will check around to see if I can get my hands on any, if I can I will PM you , never tried before .... not a common trade thing ... hummmm

Rgds

Originally Posted by Bodgy

... I'm not some sort of faggot...

Thanks for clearing that up

Always wondered about your moniker, tho' , hmmm

Originally Posted by Bodgy

horny handed

Nah, seriously get some decent workshop hand cleaner, work it thoroughly into your hands without water, then rinse it off.

Simple.


Cheers..................Sean

Originally Posted by Bodgy

I'm not some sort of faggot........

Not that there's anything wrong with that...:eek:

I use perfumed hand soap and mix in some salt which does the trick for me. Swarfega is a good alternative if you have the money.

But as mentioned previously putting the barrier cream on first generally eradicates this problem