Pseudolus Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Got a phone call the other day from a mate I had not seen for a while. HE was calling me to tell me that the cure I told him about had fixed his problem. He didn't have a BO problem when I had met him last; it was an all encompassing smell like he was grubby, although he is quite vain so no way he was not properly washed a few times a day. He had been frustrated by it for a while, so I told him it was most likely the tropical environment meaning fungi or bacteria were growing on him, feeding from his sweat, and a shower would not kill them. The solution? Once a month stand in the shower, get a bottle of lime juice (as high % you can find in the super market), rub it all over (great way to find little cuts as well), wait a few minutes and then shower as usual. My theory was that it would raise the pH of the skin and thus kill anything growing on the skin. It worked and he is chuffed to bits. So, on the basis that there is a good chance that 50% of the farang living here smell as well if the ratio on the BTS / MRT is counted as valuable proving ground, thought I would share it. He does it once a month / fortnight if its very hot, and is a very happy chappy Enjoy Mods - don't move to health if you'd be so kind so that as many people afflicted by this problem can see this and tell their smelly mates to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Send Tommo a PM...I'm sure he'll be interested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wana Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 lime juice on your helmet might be a nice tingle ,tobasco sauce might be better ........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) You should live in the north of Australia. Lime juice would not help the indigenous people smell any nicer. Edited July 1, 2012 by ripstanley 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdang Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 i have read, that bacteria (from sweating) build up in the clothes, when they are only washed cold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 i have read, that bacteria (from sweating) build up in the clothes, when they are only washed cold... Totally untrue. Lived in the tropics of Australia for over 30 years and always washed clothes with cold water. Since living in Thailand wife only uses cold water. No smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxwellsDemon Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I smell. Doesn't everyone? I can also taste, feel, see and hear as well. Beat that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdang Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 bacteria (and germs) DO build up in clothes, when washed with cold water.. cant find the source anymore, but i read that this is the main culprit when they smell quickly sweaty afterwards... things like "vanish" need water on 40 degrees, to become effective... but i just read , that putting the clothes in the freezer kills germs and bacteria as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP25 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 They should put it in the songkran water. Then everyone would get doused off at least once a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotsira Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 bacteria (and germs) DO build up in clothes, when washed with cold water.. cant find the source anymore, but i read that this is the main culprit when they smell quickly sweaty afterwards... things like "vanish" need water on 40 degrees, to become effective... but i just read , that putting the clothes in the freezer kills germs and bacteria as well... A mate of mine also recently told me about the freezer trick too, he bought an expensive pair of jeans and to prevent them from deteriorating in a washing machine, he folds them away in the freezer and never washes them, and they stay looking brand new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I smell. Doesn't everyone? I can also taste, feel, see and hear as well. Beat that. Show off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I reckon slicing a lime in two and using as soap would work ? With 2-3b a pop, not expensive. Then again, protex powder's got some antibacterial stuff in it too and I prefer the smell over lime, which easily reminds you of a lavatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I smell. Doesn't everyone? I can also taste, feel, see and hear as well. Beat that. You stink! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crudski Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 A good product for removing bacteria and fungus from clothing http://www.halononbio.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 With the new xray scanners roaming the streets of BKK, I anticipate that a low cost method of sterilization will soon be available for one and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 A good product for removing bacteria and fungus from clothing http://www.halononbio.co.uk/ some vinegar in the wash is all it takes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudolus Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 bacteria (and germs) DO build up in clothes, when washed with cold water.. cant find the source anymore, but i read that this is the main culprit when they smell quickly sweaty afterwards... things like "vanish" need water on 40 degrees, to become effective... but i just read , that putting the clothes in the freezer kills germs and bacteria as well... It's a myth - it put the living creatures into stasis / hibernation and as soon as they warm up they begin multiplying again I think. Would work as long as you keep them in the freezer all the time you are not wearing them though perhaps. I might give it a try with a pair of pants and see what happens. Nylon pants. I reckon slicing a lime in two and using as soap would work ? With 2-3b a pop, not expensive. Then again, protex powder's got some antibacterial stuff in it too and I prefer the smell over lime, which easily reminds you of a lavatory. Indeed - I always use Dettol shower gel for this reason. However, the real pungent sickly almost vinegary smell is fungus, and antibac will not touch this so not the solution really. Fresh lime is idea, will whiten your skin, but hurt like the clappers of hell if it ends up on a cut some vinegar in the wash is all it takes. It will; the residual vinegar smell though I think is just as bad as fungi anyway. Lime juice has a higher pH and smell a lot nicer. Will bleach your clothes though if using neat lime juice and it's left on long enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) some vinegar in the wash is all it takes. It will; the residual vinegar smell though I think is just as bad as fungi anyway. Lime juice has a higher pH and smell a lot nicer. Will bleach your clothes though if using neat lime juice and it's left on long enough there is no residual vinegar smell. Try it and you will see. on a side note, vinegar is amazing stuff. My wife makes it at out house here. She grows the mother vinegar herself and we have TONS of containers of vinegar. She uses it for everything to do with cleaning. I used to always complain about how my freshly washed clothes would start smelling very funky just moments after I started wearing them and ever since she started using vinegar in the wash now they are very fresh all the time. good info here http://www.lifescrip...CFSCTWAod81M57A http://www.diylife.c...ust-for-salads/ http://www.ehow.com/facts_7651918_vinegar-washing-machines.html http://www.diylife.com/2007/08/02/vinegar-laundrys-best-friend/ Edited July 2, 2012 by Jayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudolus Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 some vinegar in the wash is all it takes. It will; the residual vinegar smell though I think is just as bad as fungi anyway. Lime juice has a higher pH and smell a lot nicer. Will bleach your clothes though if using neat lime juice and it's left on long enough there is no residual vinegar smell. Try it and you will see. on a side note, vinegar is amazing stuff. My wife makes it at out house here. She grows the mother vinegar herself and we have TONS of containers of vinegar. She uses it for everything to do with cleaning. I used to always complain about how my freshly washed clothes would start smelling very funky just moments after I started wearing them and ever since she started using vinegar in the wash now they are very fresh all the time. good info here http://www.lifescrip...CFSCTWAod81M57A http://www.diylife.c...ust-for-salads/ http://www.ehow.com/...g-machines.html http://www.diylife.c...ys-best-friend/ Sounds interesting indeed - how does the still the vinegar then? Can you make whiskey with the same device? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) some vinegar in the wash is all it takes. It will; the residual vinegar smell though I think is just as bad as fungi anyway. Lime juice has a higher pH and smell a lot nicer. Will bleach your clothes though if using neat lime juice and it's left on long enough there is no residual vinegar smell. Try it and you will see. on a side note, vinegar is amazing stuff. My wife makes it at out house here. She grows the mother vinegar herself and we have TONS of containers of vinegar. She uses it for everything to do with cleaning. I used to always complain about how my freshly washed clothes would start smelling very funky just moments after I started wearing them and ever since she started using vinegar in the wash now they are very fresh all the time. good info here http://www.lifescrip...CFSCTWAod81M57A http://www.diylife.c...ust-for-salads/ http://www.ehow.com/...g-machines.html http://www.diylife.c...ys-best-friend/ Sounds interesting indeed - how does the still the vinegar then? Can you make whiskey with the same device? honestly, she learned it from some older thai lady on TV at night. Then she just started making it. I had no idea what it was at first she was making. Fermented fruit and water with brown sugar starts the process and the good bacteria start to multiply. No still is needed. And yes, this is like making jail toilet wine... google how to make vinegar and you will find many different methods http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_make_acetic_acid Edited July 2, 2012 by Jayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenervoussurgeon Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Have any of you tried "soap" i hear it works really well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) Have any of you tried "soap" i hear it works really well not for killing mold in your laundry. soap works by raising the pH and vinegar (and lime) work by lowering it. Both have the effect of killing some bacteria and molds. Soap also works by lowering the service tension of the water to allow it to penetrate stuff and remove the grime. Edited July 2, 2012 by Jayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudolus Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) Have any of you tried "soap" i hear it works really well Soap is the worst possible thing you can wash with for so many reasons because soap these days is not as good as the old fashioned soaps especailly the pH balance soaps that are popular. . Mostly though all it does in tropical climates is become a food group for bacteria and fungus. However, I assume you are being a smarty pants Edited July 2, 2012 by Pseudolus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loong Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 My theory was that it would raise the pH of the skin and thus kill anything growing on the skin. It worked and he is chuffed to bits. Sorry to be pedantic, but if you put anything acidic on, you will be lowering the PH, not raising it It will; the residual vinegar smell though I think is just as bad as fungi anyway. Lime juice has a higher pH and smell a lot nicer. Will bleach your clothes though if using neat lime juice and it's left on long enough I have no idea which is more acidic, vinegar or lime juice. You state that Lime juice has a higher PH than vinegar, that means that lime juice is less acidic than vinegar. Is that really what you meant to say? To save any confusion, I would suggest that those that do not understand the PH scale stick to saying that it is more or less acidic. That way, there is no confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdang Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) i understand you first have to wash your laundry with "soap" (detergent) and then rinse with vinegar... depends a bit on the washing machine you use... the ones here on the compound are pretty silly... i tried to fill in boiling water, but couldnt run that fast to bring it... they are draining the water approx all 5 minutes, and refill then with new cold water... and so is your soap gone - and any hot water filled in... didnt really understand that technique, in addition they damage the fabric as none other ever... they wash only cold, the washing result is really BAD, and the fabric gets damaged... an amazing piece of engineering... so, not sure, when you will fill in the vinegar into the machine... (lol) dont think, that a 5min-rinse will do...? Edited July 2, 2012 by dingdang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUDAS Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Have any of you tried "soap" i hear it works really well Soap is the worst possible thing you can wash with for so many reasons because soap these days is not as good as the old fashioned soaps especailly the pH balance soaps that are popular. . Mostly though all it does in tropical climates is become a food group for bacteria and fungus. However, I assume you are being a smarty pants More like a sweaty pants 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudolus Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 My theory was that it would raise the pH of the skin and thus kill anything growing on the skin. It worked and he is chuffed to bits. Sorry to be pedantic, but if you put anything acidic on, you will be lowering the PH, not raising it It will; the residual vinegar smell though I think is just as bad as fungi anyway. Lime juice has a higher pH and smell a lot nicer. Will bleach your clothes though if using neat lime juice and it's left on long enough I have no idea which is more acidic, vinegar or lime juice. You state that Lime juice has a higher PH than vinegar, that means that lime juice is less acidic than vinegar. Is that really what you meant to say? To save any confusion, I would suggest that those that do not understand the PH scale stick to saying that it is more or less acidic. That way, there is no confusion. Correct - no, I mean lower. I am not a chemist lol. but you catch my drift. Lime juice is 1-2 pH, home brew vinegar can be anything I guess from 2-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdang Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) rinsing seems to be enough, not sure if it is in totally "contamined" washing machines... Edited July 2, 2012 by dingdang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Will the price of Lime/Lime Juice go up after this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) I posted several links on using vinegar in your washing. It is to be added to the pre wash or post wash cycle. It has enormous benefits and is very safe on the material. It makes your towels softer and kills the mold that is hard to get rid of with cold water washing here in Thailand. I don't know about showering with it but my wife uses her home made stuff to spay on herself after she gets out of the shower and the vinegar smell is gone within minutes. We just went to koh samui last weekend and I forgot to take my deodorant but she had her homemade vinegar and even though the smell was very strong when you spay it on it's gone very fast and I have to admit it kept me smelling fresh. You can use a bowl of vinegar in a room to remove the smell of smoke. Vinegar in the wash is also great for removing smoke smell from clothes. You can soak a piece of bread or a towel in vinegar and throw it in the car under the seat to keep you car smelling fresh. do some research and you will be amazed at all that vinegar is good for. and for pH.. that is a function (p) of Hydrogen (H). The lower the number the more concentration of hydrogen and the more acidic it is. The higher the number the less acidic and 7 is neutral. Over 7 you are looking at alkaline(basic) In chemistry you will notice most acids have H2 or some just H at the beginning where as basics have OH (hydroxide) at the end. Edited July 2, 2012 by Jayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now