Re: [Homesteadingfamily] Re: Put your thinking caps on....

Well that's why I was thinking lye might work. I make soap too, and I was thinking that since all else seems to have failed, a strong HOT lye solution MIGHT react with the remaining grease and saponify it. Just a thought ... :-)
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From: Angelia Rictor <strumpetsdelight@gmail.com>
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Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:35:32
To: <Homesteadingfamily@yahoogroups.com>
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Subject: Re: [Homesteadingfamily] Re: Put your thinking caps on....

Lye is a caustic base and will eat through almost anything given the chance
unless handled properly~

I make and use lye soap on a REGULAR basis and as long as the lye and oils
have saponified properly, it wont cause damage.

The detergents that you are using sound like they are working the best,
make a heavy spray with them~ They can be harsh, but if you need the grease
taken care of? I used to wash an old boyfriends clothes in dawn~ He was a
mechanic, and it cleaned his stuff right up!

Angelia in OR

On Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 8:31 AM, <dawnmitchell@gmail.com> wrote:

> You know, I've been pondering this for a few days, and I'm thinking maybe
> straight lye might work - drain cleaner - but WEAR GLOVES :-). Dawn
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> Those that know me, know we use butt wipes exclusively. I've discovered an
> issue, that others will find out WTSHTF..the oil builds up and it feels
> funky. I've soaked in vinegar. I've used Dawn straight (the places where
> dawn hit is clean - like the old Era commercials), but I need to find/use
> something that will remove oil residue.
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> Jon
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