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Comments (7)Thanks so much for the response, kimmsr. I know so little about the make up of droppings that I have no idea how safe or dangerous they may be. I do know that they eat right in to the paint on my deck, so at the very least, I want to contain the damage. It's a wood deck with slots, so hosing things down just washes the mess onto my neighbor's space. I don't think that's a good idea, especially since I don't (yet) know how dangerous the poop is. I'm still thinking the best way to go is to put a bunch of potted plants underneath and let them catch the droppings and break them down as fertilizer. Unfortunately, one of the Ceanothus bushes I planted that's right underneath isn't doing very well. I'm wondering if the acid or something else in the droppings is causing problems. I'm really in need of someone with expert knowledge of the properties of bird droppings. I'm not sure if I've come to the right place or not. I'd be grateful for any help people here can provide. Thanks again!...See MoreDishwashers: do I really need a sanitary rinse or cycle??
Comments (6)While a lot of older dishwashers didn't hit the temperatures needed for sanitizing the contents, I would hope that most of the current, high-end models do, special cycle or not. 170 is probably OK if your machine hits and holds it for a minute or two, from my reading. My decade-old Maytag does that without any special cycle. From one summary I just found Typical regulatory requirements (Food Code 1995) for use of hot water in dishwashing and utensil sanitizing applications specify: immersion for at least 30 sec. at 77°C (170°F) for manual operations; a final rinse temperature of 74°C (165°F) in single tank, single temperature machines and 82°C (180°F) for other machines. Many state regulations require a utensil surface temperature of 71°C (160°F) as measured by an irreversibly registering temperature indicator in ware washing machines. Recommendations and requirements for hot-water sanitizing in food processing may vary. The Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance specifies a minimum of 77°C (170°F) for 5 min. Other recommendations for processing operations are: 85°C (185°F) for 15 min., or 80°C (176°F) for 20 min. Here is a link that might be useful: One reference on sanitizing...See MoreSanitary cycle Does it wreck clothes
Comments (6)How hot is the sanitary cycle? I ruined the elastic on socks and underwear when I cranked up my Danby to 200 degrees, but they seem to be fine at 180 degrees. Untreated grease spots in my cloth napkins don't come out unless washed at 180-200 degrees. Yes, they have faded a little, but not drastically. I didn't notice any fading on the filthy, greasy blue jeans that I washed at 200 degrees the other day. My washer settings indicate that perma-press should not be washed above 140 degrees, but cotton can go higher. I have found that higher temperatures clean better than additional detergent, and that oxygen bleach with a high temperature results in a noticably whiter wash than liquid chlorine bleach at whatever hot temperature my old top load produced. I have also found that the B.O. smell in my daughter's synthetic uniform blouse will wash out at 140 degrees but not at 120 degrees. I suppose YMMV, but I really like having an on-board heater that I can crank up if needed. Many clothing labels are overly conservative....See MorePretty Sanitary Napkin Holder (not disposal)
Comments (10)Completely changing the subject, but instead of planning a space for disposables, have you ever considered going with The Keeper? (Also sold under several other names.) Surgery removed my need for these products, but I loved only needing to "change" twice a day and never needing to carry products outside the house. The learning curve to use the product was quite real and I didn't like it for the first three months or so -- but once I figured it out, it was so much less trouble than disposables. If that doesn't interest you, here's the toilet paper holder I have in my Amazon cart: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00K6NHGEE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1M8HLWWNQC27P&coliid=I16CWF400WI7GO&psc=1 I'm not 100% sure I'm going to get it; it's not particularly attractive, but it looks so practical. One picture shows it holding a small package of wet wipes, another picture shows it as a resting spot for a phone. It could certainly hold feminine supplies, though they would be very "public"....See Moreaaaaaaaa
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