Posted on 01/31/2011 6:14:57 AM PST by Hojczyk
I predict that you will begin to see products advertised that say "Not available in California."
Speaking of “green chemistry,” I recently bought a jug of mineral spirits for cleaning up around the wood shop and found that Home Depot only sells this new “green” product. I figured I’d give it a try. It’s advertised as odor free, cleaner for the environment, etc.
I dumped some it into a bucket and tossed some stain brushes and tools into. I came back and hour later, and the brush bristles were still sticky, and the tools were no cleaner than when I put them in. I took it back for a refund and asked them if they sold REGULAR mineral spirits. The reply was no they did not. So I simply said, “Well, until you do, I’ll be shopping for my stain products at Lowe’s.”
Screw the green crap. I’m cautious with the use and disposal of volatile chemicals. This reminds me of the removal of phosphates from dishwashing detergent. The “green” crap never works as well as the regular counterparts.
A mean, green, job killing machine.....................
Why do any businesses keep trying to do anything there?
“This reminds me of the removal of phosphates from dishwashing detergent”
Somewhat ironically, that same paint aisle in Home Depot sells boxes of TSP (Tri-sodium phosphate), as a paint de-glosser. A few tablespoons of that added to the dishwasher with each load, and presto - the dishes get clean again (just make sure you don’t get the TSP substitute that they also sell).
A new building code took effect that basicly states you can only use LED lighting in 50% of your house. If LED lighting is so good and it is at a fraction of the cost why not use it though out the house.
Well seems the problem is if we all did that So. California Edision Co. would suffer a huge drop in demand and they would lose money.
See folks, this green crap is all about money.
AHNOLD N MOONBEAM....lead the way.....
I predict that you will begin to see products advertised that say “Not available in California.””
I have been told that the Jeep Liberty is already in that category.
Friend tried to buy one in So Cal & was told he could not.
I’m all for green. I prefer good old natural vinegar to other cleaners for many things around the house. But sometimes you just need the nasty stuff. I’d have been screwed a while back if they didn’t still sell acetone.
My business uses dye powders that are made in and shipped from CA. They all carry a statute code that warns that fine particles can be inhaled and are therefore dangerous. Some colors/formulations carry a hazardous substance warning. But they are still manufactured and sold, so far. Since both companies are run by liberals and cater to greenies, they may be forced out of business. I hope not.
I wear gloves, don’t stick my nose into the dry material and avoid ingesting it. Has worked just fine for 26 years.
We use vinegar everywhere in the house. For the workshop and tool cleanup, nothing strips better than good old fashioned mineral spirits. I use denatured alcohol for stripping cosmoline from antique rifles; works like a charm!
Can you use a bit of TSP in the clothes washer also?
LED is very expensive -- up front. The benefit is that when done right they last almost forever in standard living environment temperature ranges, and they use less electricity. Maybe they're saying 50% because of how expensive it is to install.
Well seems the problem is if we all did that So. California Edision Co. would suffer a huge drop in demand and they would lose money
They definitely would. Maybe the greenies want that demand to be replaced by electric cars? There's already talk about how much stress the popular adoption of electric cars would put on the grid.
I tried the “green” stuff to get window tint off a car. It doesn’t work. Acetone is nasty stuff, I hate being around it, but it works beautifully to remove tint. The windows come out squeaky clean, not a trace of glue.
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I’ve used a 10:1 water:denat alcohol mix to do the very same thing and it worked pretty well.
I agree, acetone is way too caustic for my taste, but it does get super glue off of just about anything.
I don't think you're supposed to be eating it though ... [smile]
When you’re cleaning super glue off your fingers and can’t get that last little piece off... sometimes teeth just get the job done.
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