#Synthetic detergent

[falseandrealultravival]

The human who bullies the river (verse)

BOD measurement kids

As I walked along the river,

I saw the water bubbling.

Synthetic detergent is flowing.

People throw anything they don't need into the river

If it's milk, it's about 10000ppm

It becomes BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand).

The self-cleaning ability of rivers is limited to 5ppm

Dilute that number of 10,000

I have no choice but to set it to 5

If that is not possible, the river creatures will go down.

Each household at the source should have a new relationship with water.

It should be fundamentally reconsidered.

But those who throw garbage into the river

out of the question,

not qualified to be human.

川をいじめる人間（韻文）

散歩して川に差し掛かったところ、

水が泡立つのを見た。

これは合成洗剤が流れているのだ。

人は要らぬ物をなんでも川に流すが

牛乳だったら１００００ｐｐｍほどの

BOD(生物化学的酸素要求量)になる。

川が持つ自浄能力は５ｐｐｍが限度

その１００００という数字は薄めて

５にするしかない

それが不可能な場合は川の生物たちはダウンする。

発生源の各家庭が水との付き合いを

根本的に見直すべきなのだ。

もっとも、ゴミを川に捨てる者は

論外だね、

人間としての資格がない。

(2018.01.30)

[somanyjacks]

whoever invented "green apple" scent owes me 10 million dollars in compensatory damages and another 5 million in punitive damages

[10-dutchies-12-bicycles]

day 1 19-7-2024

CONSUMED VEGGIES WITH A BUNCH OF VITAMIN C LETS GOOOOOOOOOO

Try Not To Get A Chemical Burn day 3/7

my darling dearest compression stockings <3 in enzymatic laundry powder 😎👍 fingers crossed they survive lmaooooo

[himblebo]

I love 19th century laundry practices

[theambitiouswoman]

Hygiene tips

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after using the restroom, after coughing or sneezing, and after touching public surfaces.

Carry a hand sanitizer with you. Make sure the sanitizer contains at least 60% alcohol and rub it over your hands until dry.

When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow to prevent the spread of germs. Dispose of used tissues immediately.

Refrain from touching your eyes, nose, and mouth as much as possible, as these are entry points for germs into your body.

Take showers or baths regularly to keep your body clean and fresh. Use soap and water to thoroughly cleanse your body, paying attention to areas like armpits, feet, and groin.

Brush your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes each time, using fluoride toothpaste. Don't forget to clean your tongue, and replace your toothbrush every three to four months.

Keep your nails short and clean to prevent the buildup of dirt and bacteria. Use a nail brush to scrub under your nails regularly.

Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces in your home, such as doorknobs, light switches, countertops, and electronics. Also, keep your living space well-ventilated.

Wash your clothes, bed linens, and towels regularly, following the manufacturer's instructions. Use the appropriate water temperature and detergent to ensure proper cleanliness.

Avoid sharing personal items like towels, razors, toothbrushes, or makeup.

Practice good food hygiene by washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consumption. Cook food to the appropriate temperature to kill harmful bacteria, and refrigerate leftovers promptly.

Keep your surroundings clean: Regularly clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, phones, keyboards, and remote controls. This helps eliminate germs that may be present on these surfaces.

Maintain clean and healthy feet: Keep your feet clean and dry to prevent fungal infections. Wash your feet regularly, dry them thoroughly (especially between the toes), and wear clean socks and well-fitting shoes.

Ensure that the water you use for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene is clean and safe. If necessary, use water filters or boil the water before use.

If possible, use a shower filter.

If you are sexually active, use barrier methods (such as condoms) to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections. Get regular check-ups and screenings as recommended by healthcare professionals.

Take care of your mental well-being by managing stress, getting enough sleep, engaging in regular physical activity, and seeking support when needed. Good mental health is essential for overall well-being.

Sleep with aloe vera on your face to help with scars and acne.

Massage your body with oils and lotions after shower or before bed.

Eat greek yogurt to help fix PH balance, acne and odor in your private area.

Wear cotton based underwear.

Do not treat your body like a trashcan.

To smell good during the day:

Regular bathing helps remove sweat, dirt, and odor-causing bacteria from your body.

Apply antiperspirant or deodorant to clean, dry underarms to control sweat and odor.

You can also use baking soda and lemon to get rid of under arm odor.

Put on freshly laundered clothes each day. Clean clothing helps prevent the buildup of odor-causing bacteria and keeps you smelling fresh.

When choosing clothes, opt for natural fibers like cotton or linen, which allow air to circulate and help wick away moisture from your body. Avoid synthetic materials that can trap sweat and lead to unpleasant odors.

Brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss daily, and use mouthwash to maintain fresh breath. Don't forget to clean your tongue as well.

Apply a pleasant fragrance, such as perfume or cologne, sparingly. Avoid excessive application, as it can be overwhelming to others. Focus on pulse points like the wrists, neck, or behind the ears.

Keep your feet clean and dry to prevent foot odor. Wash your feet daily, dry them thoroughly (especially between the toes), and wear clean socks and well-ventilated shoes.

Regularly brush your tongue, as it can harbor bacteria and contribute to bad breath. Visit your dentist regularly for check-ups and cleanings.

Drink plenty of water throughout the day to flush out toxins from your body. Staying hydrated can help prevent the buildup of odors.

Certain foods, such as garlic, onions, and spicy dishes, can contribute to body odor. Pay attention to your diet and make choices that minimize strong odors if you are concerned about smelling good.

Keep a small travel-sized deodorant, wet wipes, or refreshing body spray with you to freshen up during the day, especially in hot or humid weather.

Ensure your clothes, towels, and bed linens are washed regularly. Use a detergent with a fresh scent to keep them smelling clean.

Spray perfume on your brush or use natural oils that are safe for your hair.

Wipe front to back to avoid infections. Use toilet paper then wipes.

moisturize your skin.

When washing your hair, make sure you are using products that clean your hair without drying it out.

Keep feminine wipes with you.

[questionableadvice]

~ A Girl and Her Hair, 1947, Published by Proctor & Gamble Co.

Today in Surprising Things People Had to be Taught: shampoo! A brief History Nerd* look at the 20th century history of shampoo and hair washing:

The first commercial soap specifically for hair was invented in 1914 and sold in London. Before this, people would use boiled soap shavings (1) dissolved in water, or other homemade mixtures. Drene was the first shampoo containing synthetic surfactants instead of just diluted soap and it wasn't introduced until the mid-1930s, which means this ad was meant for people who were unfamiliar with shampoo as we think of it today. It wasn't until the 1960s that shampoo began containing polymers to help prevent damage by detergent. And then in the 1970s companies began ad campaigns telling us it was dirty and unhealthy not to shampoo several times a week and an entire drugstore aisle was born!

*I've done research and tried to be accurate but let me know if I've missed anything!

(1) often containing lye

[theocddiaries]

Bruce: Hey, Clark, come here. Clark: What's going on? Bruce: I'm doing Selina's laundry. Clark: Why? Bruce: Because Alfred won't. Clark: Then why doesn't Selina do it herself? Bruce: Because I told her I'd get Alfred to do it. Clark: Aha… Do you have any idea how to do laundry? Bruce: You wash them, you dry them, how tough could it be? Clark: So, what do you need me for? Bruce: Which one's the washer? Clark: …That one. Bruce: Thanks. Clark: Just kidding, it's that one. Bruce: Ah... Clark: Sorry, it was the first one. Bruce: … Clark: Look, it says "wash" on the dial. Let's start by separating her delicates. The reason you do these separately is they're mostly synthetic. Hand me the detergent. Bruce: This stuff here? Clark: No, no, that's fabric softener. You put that in after the first rinse cycle. Bruce: …You know what? Maybe I'll just buy her some new clothes. Clark: Don't be such a baby. [grabs a bottle]: Detergent. See? There we go. Cold wash, cold rinse, gentle cycle, done. Bruce: Now what? Clark: We wait. Bruce: How will we know when they're done? Clark: Don't worry. The machine will call you on your cell phone. Bruce: Really? Clark: … [A FEW MINUTES LATER] Alfred: Who's using my washing machine? Bruce: Excuse me, but it's my washing machine and I'm using it to wash Selina's clothes. Alfred: You're doing laundry? Bruce: Hey, it's not rocket science. Cold wash, cold rinse, gentle cycle. But first, you separate the delicates. Alfred: Is that so? Bruce: Yeah, that's so. Clark: Listen to him, he's the smart one. Wanna know how I know that? The washing machine called and told me…

[luminescent-cow]

May I present to you, Stalker!Sukuna x Stalker!Yuuji?

This song is the only sole reason for this idea.

Sukuna is the type who watches Yuuji from afar, taking pictures without Yuuji knowing, decorating a secret separate room with them.

Who knows what dessert Yuuji likes most, what color he feels most confident in, which time of day he enjoys his pastries in his favorite coffee shop, knows his family and friends names, familiarizes himself with his neighbors.

Who loves staring into Yuuji's eyes, even through a camera or a picture, he convinces himself one day, he could see the rich golden amber up close, see how they turn slight red with appropriate lighting and see how they'd look with tears in the corners.

Who writes poems about Yuuji and arranges flowers on his shrine depend on how Yuuji was feeling that day.

Who puts a sticky note on Yuuji's backpack, complimenting him or wishing him to have a good day.

Who memorizes Yuuji's daily schedule by heart, so he could line up his to "accidentally" cross paths with him every other day.

Who eavesdrops to Yuuji complaining to Kugisaki and Fushiguro about anything that upsets him. Boss giving him an earful? His car acting weird? Haven't eaten lunch? His hoodies suddenly started missing?...well he can't do anything there

Who wants to make Yuuji his, wants to take everything and anything Yuuji gives him, wants to engulf Yuuji in his warmth, to take him for himself only. But he relents, knowing he would risk way more if he scares him.

Every night, Sukuna sleeps wanting to lay inside Yuuji's ribcage, next to his heart.

Yuuji who takes a step further.

Who takes advantage of his nice-going and goody-two-shoes reputation to make innocent excuses when other people questioned why he was following Sukuna a few feet behind.

Who knows Sukuna like the back of his hand. Knows the dimples appearing on his face when he smiles and laughs with his friend, Uraume, knows the way his eyes subtly lit up when he finds a good book, knows what strokes needed to paint his nails perfectly.

Who knows how detail-oriented Sukuna can be, how one misplaced sock can throw off his mood that entire day. Yuuji's careful not to change anything, tiptoeing around his room, when he watches Sukuna sleep every night.

Who takes note of Sukuna's underwear brand and washing detergent, buys new ones of each, and when he's visiting him at night, Yuuji switches Sukuna's old pair with a new one already smelled like his detergent.

Who pities Sukuna when he gets nasty remarks, judging eyes and unfair treatment because of his rough looks and sharp tongue. The sight always make him sigh.

"Only I can handle you.."

Yuuji whispered, hand next to Sukuna's on his bed, craving to touch him and let both of their skins melt into each other.

[churchyardgrim]

enough with sweet scents. enough with sugar and florals and fake fruit smells in goddamn everything. i can’t find a single candle that doesn’t smell like getting hit in the face with a cupcake, or else like fuckig laundry detergent. incense is my only hope and even that is somehow too sweet sometimes. i’m fuckig dying here. i’m passing away. my corpse smells like synthetic strawberry icing.

[artzychic27]

I said I'd make incorrect quotes for this

Myléne: Of course fair-skinned people have problems.

Sabrina: Yeah, but it's the same way rich people have problems.

Adrien: What?

Sabrina: Oh no, I can't fit all my money in my pockets.

Nino: Heavens, the butler is sick. Who will apply my SPF-162 to my translucent fair skin?

—

Kim: Drake jokes are not light skin jokes.

Adrien: Of course they are. You're saying he's soft because he's light-skinned.

Kim: No, I'm saying he's soft because he pees with his pinky out.

—

Nino:*Voiceover* Another thing Black people don’t like to talk about is the gay people in their family or friend group. Take my friend, Nathaniel. He’s gay… I think. He watches a crap-ton of anime with his friend, Marc, who reads a lot of Yaoi manga, and they share custody of a cat they found, Kitty Lang. So, yeah, he’s definitely gay.

—

Max: White people stole our freedom. You don’t think they’ll come in here and steal my X-box?

—

Marinette: Well if I'm not really black, then could somebody please tell my hair and my ass?

—

Marc: *Leaving a store with Kiran; The store alarm goes off and he sees that he’s holding a bag. Several officers quickly surround him* Oh really?! Oh, I see, it takes you two hours to find a little black boy, and then you're here in two seconds when I accidentally steal a clutch? Well, you know what? I'm keeping it!

—

Alya: This ain't our culture, we're black, not African. Africans don't even like us.

—

Lila: Juleka, if you can handle our class’ issues with complexion, then you can handle anybody else’s.

Juleka: What issues?

Marinette: *Voiceover* If you’re wondering why this feels like an accident about to happen, it’s because colorism is something Black families really don’t like to talk about. And in this classroom? We’re family.

Lila: I just meant you’ll get used to it. You know, since we’re all a little colorist. I mean, especially Marinette.

Marinette: The hell you saying?

Lila: Oh. My bad, did you wanna be the one to break it to her?

—

Marc: Adrien, who has been doing your hair?

Adrien: Oh, my stylists.

Nino: White stylists hired by white daddy.

Juleka: Ah. What shampoo do you use?

Adrien: I use Tom's of Maine.

Kim: Like the state?

Adrien: No, like the toothpaste. They make a six-in-one, so it's soap, shampoo, a laundry detergent-

Marc: Okay, okay. What are we gonna do with his hair? I mean, are we twisting it? Braiding it?

Adrien: Well, I like braids like yours', but, I don't think I have enough hair.

Marc: *Pulls out some synthetic hair* Oh, don't worry about that, we've got plenty.

Adrien: Oh! Oh, no, I don't want somebody else's hair.

Juleka: What the hell do you think I have?

Adrien: So, your hair is a liar?

Juleka: Oh, I'mma hit him for real this time.

—

Gabriel: It is a six-in-one!

Adrien: But it doesn't work on black hair!

Nino: Straight facts.

Alya: Fucking right!

Marinette: That's tea, bitch.

—

Marc: I refuse to soften my tone or remove slang from my vocabulary just to be compatible with a system created on stolen land and slave labor!

Luka: Ooh, yeah. Speak on it.

Marc: I’m gonna talk how I talk, like Ryan Coogler. He’ll be on The View sound Black as fuck. Even Whoopi be confused.

Chloé: Oh, please! You think Ryan Coogler sounds the same as a cookout in East Oakland as he does in a boardroom at Disney?

Rose: You know who doesn’t code switch? Eeyore. He’s always sad.

Luka: Oh, that’s true. That donkey suffers.

Adrien: What about Jay-Z?

Marc: What about HOV?

Adrien: You’re celebrating him, and he’s the ultimate code-switcher!

Marc: Look, whatever, code-switching is corny as shit.

Adrien: I’m not corny! I’m super popular at parties and red carpet events!

Marc: Let’s dissect this, though! Why do they like you? Because you’re the light-skinned black guy white directors wanna cast in all sorts of movies as the lead so they can say, “See? We’re diverse!” You hoop? You know how to do the latest viral dance?! You do the “whoa” for them?!

—

Ivan: It’s about putting to rest some very ugly stereotypes… So no watermelon.

—

Adrien: He says you’re never supposed to say that word.

Nino: Gabriel can’t say it, ‘cause he’s of the Caucasian persuasion. But you can.

Adrien: Oh, no, no. I don’t- I definitely cannot.

Alya: Yes, you can.

Adrien: I promise you, it is not okay for me to say that word.

—

Nathaniel: Adrien, your dad is shitty as fuck. And worst of all, he’s been depriving you of your own culture.

Adrien: He has?

Juleka: Yes, have you ever had your hair braided?

Adrien: No.

Alix: Forced to watch a bootleg of a Tyler Perry play?

Adrien: I don’t know.

Rose: Do you prefer pumpkin pie, or sweet potato pie?

Adrien: What’s the difference?

Rose: I’m gonna slap him in the face.

Nathaniel: Your dad has not let you be Black.

Adrien: What?!

—

Marc: So, you’re mad at Louis because you think he thinks you can’t swim? Which you can’t.

Alix: You can’t swim?!

Nathaniel: Well, I-

Rose: Hold up. So, when we’re swimming, and you’re just dangling your feet, reading a book, supposedly life guarding us… Is that for show?

Kim: Yeah. He’s basically just there to witness your drowning.

—

Akuma Class: *Watching the news with their fingers crossed*

Nadja: The shooter has been described as a six foot tall…

Nino: Don’t be black, don’t be black, don’t be black!

Marinette: Come on…

Nadja: White male.

Akuma Class: *Cheering*

Kim: Hell yeah!

Marc: *Walks into the room* Eight people died.

Marinette: Oh…

Ivan: Yeah, that happened.

Sabrina: Right… But we didn’t do it!

Akuma Class: *Continue cheering*

[aeide-thea]

06-07-23 Why Patagonia helped Samsung redesign the washing machine

Samsung is releasing a wash cycle and a new filter, which will dramatically shrink microfiber pollution.

Eight years ago, Patagonia started to study a little-known environmental problem: With every load of laundry, thousands (even millions) of microfibers, each less than 5 millimeters long, wash down the drain. Some are filtered out at water treatment plants, but others end up in the ocean, where fibers from synthetic fabric make up a surprisingly large amount of plastic pollution—35%, by one estimate. Fragments of your favorite sweatshirt might now be floating in the Arctic Ocean. In a collaboration that began two years ago, the company helped inspire Samsung to tackle the problem by rethinking its washing machines. Today, Samsung unveiled its solution: A new filter that can be added to existing washers and used along with a “Less Microfiber” cycle that Samsung also designed. The combination makes it possible to shrink microfiber pollution by as much as 98%.

[…] Patagonia’s team connected Samsung with Ocean Wise, a nonprofit that tests fiber shedding among its mission to protect and restore our oceans. Samsung shipped some of its machines to Ocean Wise’s lab in Vancouver, where researchers started to study how various parameters change the results. Cold water and less agitation helped—but both of those things can also make it harder to get clothing clean. “There are maybe two ways of increasing the performance of your washing machine,” says Moohyung Lee, executive vice president and head of R&D at Samsung, through an interpreter. “Number one is to use heated water. That will obviously increase your energy consumption, which is a problem. The second way to increase the performance of your washing machine is to basically create stronger friction between your clothes . . . and this friction and abrasion of the fibers is what results in the output of microplastics.” Samsung had already developed a technology called “EcoBubble” to improve the performance of cold-water cycles to help save energy, and it tweaked the technology to specifically tackle microfiber pollution. “It helps the detergent dissolve more easily in water so that it foams better, which means that you don’t need to heat up your water as much, and you don’t need as much mechanical friction, but you still have a high level of performance,” Lee says. The new “Less Microfiber” cycle, which anyone with a Samsung washer can download as an update for their machine, can reduce microfiber pollution by as much as 54%. To tackle the remainder, the company designed a filter that can be added to existing washers at the drain pipe, with pores tiny enough to capture fibers. They had to balance two conflicting needs: They wanted to make it as simple as possible to use, so consumers didn’t have to continually empty the filter, but it was also critical that the filter wouldn’t get clogged, potentially making water back up and the machine stop working. The final design compresses the microfibers, so it only has to be emptied once a month, and sends an alert via an app when it needs to be changed. Eventually, in theory, the fibers that are collected could potentially be recycled into new material rather than put in the trash. (Fittingly, the filter itself is also made from recycled plastic.) When OceanWise tested the cycle and filter together, they confirmed that it nearly eliminated microfiber pollution. Now, Samsung’s challenge is to get consumers to use it. The filter, which is designed to be easily installed on existing machines, is launching now in Korea and will launch in the U.S. and Europe later this year. The cost will vary by market, but will be around $150 in the U.S. The cycle, which began to roll out last year, can be automatically installed on WiFi-connected machines.

[redraspberryleaf]

You seem to know a thing or two about wool (and definitely more than I do :D )

Is it possible to use wool in normal fabrics like we use cotton today, or are those too fine to work well with wool?

Because if I could replace some of my cotton T-shirts with ones that have similar properties but are made from wool, that'd be awesome!

(also feel free to post a long ass diatribe about what wool can be used for and what not, I love that shit)

Okay so I'm by no means an expert I just have adhd and knit but the answer to your question is yes but there is a catch.

So wool has finally been having the resurgence it deserves in athletic and technical wear because it already does everything they've been trying to engineer other fabrics to do and poured a ton of money into trying to achieve with synthetics. Wool can keep you cool and keep you warm, it helps regulate temperature and humidity, some sheep produce wool that will absorb moisture off of your body into the fibre itself to wick and achieve evaporative cooling at once while some breeds like Icelandic sheep are entirely waterproof. Wool is amazing! Wool is also stretchy and antibacterial to a degree and just does really well with sweat and body odor in general so it just is a natural fit for athletics and outdoorsmanship.

Because of all this a lot of brands have started to produce wool base layers, tees, and sportswear. Smartwool is an example of a company that's gone all in on wool, but a lot of other companies have small lines of wool garments or one offs.

The problem with most of what is on the market right now is that companies want to make it as easily digestible for consumers as possible. They expect that people aren't going to shell out for the fancy wool tee shirts if the experience isn't the exact same as a cotton tee but slightly elevated. Even if caring for a garment isn't necessarily harder but is just different, generally people won't go for it. Because of this there are two issues I have with how a lot of these are produced.

1. Superwash

Most of these are going to be made with superwash yarns. The websites aren't very clear in listing that but they don't really have to be and most people don't really care about that. Unless you're a fibre artist of some sort you probably don't know or care about what that means so why would they list it?

What they do say is that their garments are machine washable and that you should lay flat to dry. That means that even though these products are listed as 100% wool there is some sort of treatment or coating to seal the scales on the wool and make it so they can survive agitation in the wash and regular detergents.

While I'm not totally against superwash in all contexts and know it has a time and a place for sure I think it's important to recognize that a lot of the properties of wool that we love are achieved BECAUSE of the scales on the wool and when you start messing with those your wool isn't going to perform as well across categories. If you're okay with superwash, then go for it. Just know that your wool isn't going to wool as hard as it could wool.

2. Merino

So merino has somehow become shorthand in recent years for luxurious soft yarn. This isn't totally wrong but it isn't totally right. Merino is probably the most popular bread of wool sheep on the planet. It's heavily used because while the fibre is still relatively cheap it is also very fine and flexible which means it's softer, won't prickle the skin, and can be spun into smaller threads. I think they're some thing like a third of the diameter of a human hair??

While all this is great, it means most of these sheep are coming from industrial farms. If animal welfare is your jam (I hope it's everyone's jam to some degree at least) this is where you're going to start worry about farming practices. Industrial scale farms, even in countries with a lot of protective laws, and where you will have sheep with massive scarring as a means to prevent infection, rough handling, and rougher shearing practices. Now I grew up in a farming area, so I know a lot of things that may seem barbaric actually make a lot of sense in practice, and my roomies family have sheep and have string opinions on which of these practices are important to keep around... but I'm not going to get into that knitty gritty (hehe knitting, get it??).

Outside of animal welfare, when you get into these types of farms shitty shearing and frequent shearing are actually a big issue for wool quality. You see, if you aren't doing a nice smooth shear in one go or are shearing the sheep frequently, you start getting a lot of fibres with shorter than typical staplelengths. While this can mean that some of these fibres are softer because they aren't spending as long being exposed to the elements and sun, it also means that the yarns that are spun up from them will be weaker and more prone to breakage.

Honestly I like merino just fine but it really is the clandestine of the yarns. It does the job and all but it's deeply overhyped by good marketing and has just become the go to because people who generally know textiles but aren't total wool nerds know it will do the job and know it will be recognizable to the consumer as a good material. There are just so many other breeds that produce fibre better suited to all kinds of specific jobs that get passed over for merino and so now passionate hobby farmers and yarn nerds are the only ones keeping all these other breeds alive.

So yea, your tee-shirt will probably still be a great and durable shirt, but the quality won't be exactly what you were dreaming of when you first heard about all the amazing things about wool.

So Yes!!! You absolutely can get wool tee shirts and they will be pretty rad, however they won't be the perfect dream shirt that you imagine when you hear a yarn nerd talk about all of the best properties of wool. I have had wool base layers in the past, and I'm planning on buying a set and a tee that will fit my body these days since I've long grown out of my old ones. Will it be perfect and the most ethical thing? No. Will it be better than something synthetic or a lot of plant based options? I personally think so, but that's for you to decide for yourself:).

[cleolinda]

(It is, in fact, a perfume)

Juliette Has A Gun: Not A Perfume (2010)

(newly-arrived “discovery set” sample)

I’ve wanted to try Not A Perfume for years; it’s supposedly one single base note that smells different on everyone. Thus, the real allure is, omg what does it smell like on me?

I will preface the rest of this by saying that perfume is a special interest for me, particularly reading about it. As such, I have read a lot about components, and I even have a wishlist of aromachemicals I’d like to huff for myself. And in theory, Not A Perfume would be a chance for me to smell Cetalox.

Allegedly, that’s all this is: “A fragrance made out of a single element called Cetalox. Usually used in perfumery as a base note, it plays here the lead role... Another advantage of this particular composition, is that it is entirely allergen free. The result is minimalist, elegant, pure,” says Juliette Has A Gun’s website.

“An extremely powerful and elegant amber note. Usage: Cetalox® gives rich, elegant effects to all areas of perfumery from sheer florals to modern ambers,” says The Perfumer’s Apprentice, a component supplier I stare at for hours like it’s the Sears Wish Book.

But a Fragrantica article claims,

In addition to cetalox, Not A Perfume obviously contains musks (galaxolide and helvetolide), iso e super and hedione. Together they create a slight floral effect, as if you washed the bed linens with an expensive conditioner with a white flower composition and hung it up to dry on a sunny summer morning.

(For what it’s worth, a commenter on that article says, “According to Dr. Philip Kraft (Scent&Chemistry) of Givaudan - Not a Perfume consists - 7.5% Cetalox along with Hedione, Iso E Super, Ambrettolide, Habanolide, Musk Ketone, Ethylene Brassylate & Boisamberene Forte.” Subsequent googling indicates that this seems to be widely known.)

Like, I don’t plan to do an aromachemical deep dive on every fragrance I talk about, but it seems kind of conceptually relevant here, you know? And I’m willing to believe Not A Perfume is something more floral, musky, and fruity than one (1) synthetic amber, because that Fragrantica description is very much what it smells like on me: dryer sheets. A strong but nondescript white laundry floral. Well-behaved yet loud as hell, like a six-year-old in a Sunday dress with the best of intentions. I sprayed this business into a tissue and barely touched it to my wrist; it gave me a headache within 15 minutes. It did not wash off after four hours. (Modern white musks—like, say, all those (-)olides—are used in dryer sheets and laundry detergent. They repel water; that’s why everything but the detergent scent washes out of your laundry, so I already knew I was probably fucked.) On me, it isn’t terrible, but it sure ain’t “an elegant amber.” My guess is that one note yelling at me in particular is the hedione: “An elegant, transparent floral, jasmine note with a citrus freshness,” known for its “radiance.” It’s been widely used in fragrance since the 1960s, and I’m wondering if it’s why “perfume” in general—in the ’80s for sure—gives me headaches. Goddammit, hedione.

So, dryer sheets. That’s my quiz result. What’s everyone else’s? In Fragrantica user reviews, there is a dizzying range: sour, green, “a fairy sweating,” gasoline, antibacterial hospital soap, “crystalline funk,” animal musk, rubbing alcohol, plain water, nothing, rotting garbage, wet cigarettes, wet burnt cigarettes, dried blood, Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue, ghosts, sandalwood, wet cardboard, metal, salt, and pears. Among many other things.

It smells like dryer sheets, and I do not want to wear it again.

I mean, I might. Actually, it smells kind of nice now that I’ve washed it off—oh, hey, I’m getting the pears now. Maybe Not A Perfume would play different in hot weather. I’ll pick some day to schedule a headache and see.

[tarantula-teeth]

Happy Birthday!

Headcanon: When Stiles is mad at Peter and feeling petty, he'll eat something he knows Peter can't stand the smell of--think Funions, sour cream and cheddar chips, etc. If he's doing his own laundry, maybe he reaches for the detergent that touts "Extra freshness in every cap!" or something equally stupid, knowing the overpowering, synthetic smell will either make Peter miserable or deter him from coming around altogether. 😌

Ahahaha evil!!!

[onheil-ferguson]

Holy Clothing is NOT Colorfast

Just putting this out there as I see lots of people super excited about the new masculine styles that Holy Clothing has recently launched.

Their clothing is beautiful but dangerous!

You should 1000000% use some method to set they dye, ESPECIALLY in any of their dark purple, dark blue, dark green, dark yellow, and all red colorways. I haven't had the same issues with their lighter or more pastel selections. I haven't noticed it with black, but I try to wash all black things together anyway.

I wash everything only in cold water. I typically use dye and scent free detergent, I try for hypoallergenic when I can find it because I'm a delicate fucking flower.

Even after washing once, I've come home after work with my body dyed complete purple. I've also wound up with blue staining on a Vera Bradley cotton backpack and other misc canvas and PU leather bags just from friction, no moisture. It's then transfered from my bag onto other clothing when I didn't notice it in time.

Even after many washes, the clothes often still bleed a little, so I usually throw them in with black jeans and dress pants or towels just to be cautious.

Today I had a catastrophic failure with a dark purple dress. I think that it possibly had to do with the type of detergent I used, perhaps it was too aggressive.

I used the ALL Fresh & Clean OxiPlus Odor Lifter.

I have never used it before, I was trying it out because I noticed my athletic wear wasn't as fresh as I'd like with my normal gentle detergents and I haven't had an allergic reaction to ALL in the past.

It was immediately obvious what had happened because my grey jeans were lavender and every single synthetic fabric was bright purple. The black jeans weren't as obvious. Compression socks, period panties, high end shape wear: all of it purple.

When this happens DO NOT ALLOW THE CLOTHES TO DRY.

Immediately get them into your soaking bath of choice. I used more detergent and COLD WATER. I didn't even have to agitate the tub much at all for all of the water to be completely BLACK there was so much dye.

Soaked, agitated, squeezed, and immediately got everything back into a COLD normal wash cycle.

All of the lighter colored synthetics are ruined, but I think I saved the jeans. I know I was only lucky because I worked quickly.

So pleased enjoy all the new whimsygoth, fairy, elf, and rennfaire styles Holy Clothing is putting out lately.

But for the love of whatever mystic power you choose SET THE DYE AND USE GENTLE DETERGENTS ONLY.

[roboticchibitan]

*Lies on the fainting couch like a languishing Victorian dandy*

Alas, i have too many projects and not enough energy. My professional textile detergent arrived today which means I can get to dyeing more yarn for the neon Barbie inspired poncho I'm planning on making. I have started my gf's Yule gift and it is turning out excellent. I am crocheting potholders for my grandparent's Yule gift (some embroidered kitchen towels and some matching potholders). I got synthetic dye for a shirt I bought at the cat cafe that has the fatal flaw of being white. I have the yarn and inspiration lying around to work on the cat couch.

I have certain projects I should be working on right now (the grandparent's gift, namely, because it involves tatting an edging which takes forever) and I want to do none of that and spend the next week dyeing yarn and crocheting a poncho. I'm telling myself it's only October and I am working on a Yule gift, so a little selfishness in what projects I work on next is acceptable. Also it's getting colder and I could use the warm item ignore all my other warm items when I say this