How do you clean kitchen brushes?
 

This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
If you have any trouble viewing that, I can make it easier to see.

The first picture should be my Black & Decker battery-powered spinning
scrubber attachment.

What is that orange brownish crud? We have hard water but it's not lime,
it does not come off after days of soaking in vinegar. I just tried
soaking it in some heavy duty cleaner-degreaser "Purple Power" and that
didn't work.

So how do you get it off?

Thanks.

How do you clean kitchen brushes?
 

On Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 7:57:52 PM UTC-5, John Doe wrote:
> This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
> something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
> cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
> If you have any trouble viewing that, I can make it easier to see.
>
> The first picture should be my Black & Decker battery-powered spinning
> scrubber attachment.
>
> What is that orange brownish crud? We have hard water but it's not lime,
> it does not come off after days of soaking in vinegar. I just tried
> soaking it in some heavy duty cleaner-degreaser "Purple Power" and that
> didn't work.
>
> So how do you get it off?
>
> Thanks.

How far up ShelDUM'S ass do you shove that thing? Nastee! ;-)

John Kuthe...

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On Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:57:48 -0000 (UTC), John Doe wrote:

> This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
> something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
> cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
> If you have any trouble viewing that, I can make it easier to see.
>
> The first picture should be my Black & Decker battery-powered spinning
> scrubber attachment.
>
> What is that orange brownish crud? We have hard water but it's not lime,
> it does not come off after days of soaking in vinegar. I just tried
> soaking it in some heavy duty cleaner-degreaser "Purple Power" and that
> didn't work.
>
> So how do you get it off?

Looks like it's having a bad punk hair day. What color was the
plastic when new? I'd say it's the pigments on the plastic that are
washing way, and some components of the pigment wash away quicker
than others, leaving you with some, but not all of the colors used
in the original pigment. Remember art class where they taught you
there werr really only 3 different colors? And then science class
where they told you a different set of colors?

Even without the color problem, it looks like a poor physical design
I can't imagine that being especially useful in the kitchen. This
doesn't connect to a drill, does it (when not connected to a
bicycle)? Just a hunch, but perhaps you have an abnormal fixation
with powered tools? :-) If it doesn't come off with a medium duty 3M
scrubber sponge and gentle elbow grease...well, that doesn't happen.

-sw

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On Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 8:48:35 PM UTC-5, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:57:48 -0000 (UTC), John Doe wrote:
>
> > This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
> > something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
> > cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
> >
> > https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
> > If you have any trouble viewing that, I can make it easier to see.
> >
> > The first picture should be my Black & Decker battery-powered spinning
> > scrubber attachment.
> >
> > What is that orange brownish crud? We have hard water but it's not lime,
> > it does not come off after days of soaking in vinegar. I just tried
> > soaking it in some heavy duty cleaner-degreaser "Purple Power" and that
> > didn't work.
> >
> > So how do you get it off?
>
> Looks like it's having a bad punk hair day. What color was the
> plastic when new? I'd say it's the pigments on the plastic that are
> washing way, and some components of the pigment wash away quicker
> than others, leaving you with some, but not all of the colors used
> in the original pigment. Remember art class where they taught you
> there werr really only 3 different colors? And then science class
> where they told you a different set of colors?
>
> Even without the color problem, it looks like a poor physical design
> I can't imagine that being especially useful in the kitchen. This
> doesn't connect to a drill, does it (when not connected to a
> bicycle)? Just a hunch, but perhaps you have an abnormal fixation
> with powered tools? :-) If it doesn't come off with a medium duty 3M
> scrubber sponge and gentle elbow grease...well, that doesn't happen.
>
> -sw

My solution would be new brush!

Some things are not worth cleaning! Especially a scrubbing brush! It should come clean easily! OK maybe several consecutive hot soapy water washes! Recycle the old dirty one. Problem solved! And if you get a good different brand one and it too gets all fouled up then you know you have something environmental doing it to you!

John Kuthe...

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On Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:54:46 -0700 (PDT), John Kuthe wrote:

> On Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 8:48:35 PM UTC-5, Sqwertz wrote:
>> On Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:57:48 -0000 (UTC), John Doe wrote:
>>
>>> This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
>>> something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
>>> cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
>>>
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
>>> If you have any trouble viewing that, I can make it easier to see.
>>>
>>> The first picture should be my Black & Decker battery-powered spinning
>>> scrubber attachment.
>>>
>>> What is that orange brownish crud? We have hard water but it's not lime,
>>> it does not come off after days of soaking in vinegar. I just tried
>>> soaking it in some heavy duty cleaner-degreaser "Purple Power" and that
>>> didn't work.
>>>
>>> So how do you get it off?
>>
>> Looks like it's having a bad punk hair day. What color was the
>> plastic when new? I'd say it's the pigments on the plastic that
>> are washing way, and some components of the pigment wash away
>> quicker than others, leaving you with some, but not all of the
>> colors used in the original pigment. Remember art class where
>> they taught you there werr really only 3 different colors? And
>> then science class where they told you a different set of
>> colors?
>>
>> Even without the color problem, it looks like a poor physical
>> design I can't imagine that being especially useful in the
>> kitchen. This doesn't connect to a drill, does it (when not
>> connected to a bicycle)? Just a hunch, but perhaps you have an
>> abnormal fixation with powered tools? :-) If it doesn't come off
>> with a medium duty 3M scrubber sponge and gentle elbow
>> grease...well, that doesn't happen.
>>
>> -sw
>
> My solution would be new brush!

It's those damned cheap Chinese-made brushes and pigments made by
your cheap Chinese landlord. Oil (or water) soluble dyes don't are
not a good fit for kitchen brushes.

-sw

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In article >, er
says...
>
> This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
> something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
> cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?

Yuk.

I use these Lakeland brushes; they last a long time and when they
retire from the kitchen sink, they're still good for garden use or
cleaning the wheels on the car.

https://tinyurl.com/y6v6v2gv

Lakeland deliver worldwide, or for overseas visitors they have branches
all over UK.

Janet UK

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On Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:46:49 +0100, Janet > wrote:

>In article >, er
>says...
>>
>> This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
>> something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
>> cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
>
> Yuk.
>
> I use these Lakeland brushes; they last a long time and when they
>retire from the kitchen sink, they're still good for garden use or
>cleaning the wheels on the car.

Cleaning the wheels on the car... People do that? I've had cars for
the past 40 years, but I've never cleaned their wheels. Am I a bad
person?

How do you clean kitchen brushes?
 

On Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 8:57:52 PM UTC-4, John Doe wrote:
> This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
> something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
> cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
> If you have any trouble viewing that, I can make it easier to see.
>
> The first picture should be my Black & Decker battery-powered spinning
> scrubber attachment.
>
> What is that orange brownish crud? We have hard water but it's not lime,
> it does not come off after days of soaking in vinegar. I just tried
> soaking it in some heavy duty cleaner-degreaser "Purple Power" and that
> didn't work.
>
> So how do you get it off?
>
> Thanks.

I don't use brushes in the kitchen, so I have to ask:

What gets so dirty in your kitchen that it requires a motorized brush?

Cindy Hamilton

How do you clean kitchen brushes?
 

"Cindy Hamilton" wrote in message
...

On Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 8:57:52 PM UTC-4, John Doe wrote:
> This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
> something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
> cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
> If you have any trouble viewing that, I can make it easier to see.
>
> The first picture should be my Black & Decker battery-powered spinning
> scrubber attachment.
>
> What is that orange brownish crud? We have hard water but it's not lime,
> it does not come off after days of soaking in vinegar. I just tried
> soaking it in some heavy duty cleaner-degreaser "Purple Power" and that
> didn't work.
>
> So how do you get it off?
>
> Thanks.

I don't use brushes in the kitchen, so I have to ask:

What gets so dirty in your kitchen that it requires a motorized brush?

Cindy Hamilton

==

Good question! Mine doesn't get so dirty I need brushes either. Perhaps he
does something with his bike in there?

How do you clean kitchen brushes?
 

I
First, note I did not look at the pic...don't need gross before breakfast.

Second, we have a pinkish residue that builds up around sink drains over a period of a month,
but is easily scrubbed away with Comet, Soft Soap, or something similar. We have a new water
treatment plant, and apparently this is a harmless bacteria, according to testing by officials.
Maybe it is something in the water at your house.

(Also note: I had one of the B &D power scrubbers, thinking it would help clean soap scum off a
glass shower door. It worked o.k., but was more trouble than it was worth. So I tossed it.)

N.

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Nancy2 wrote:
>
> Second, we have a pinkish residue that builds up around sink drains over a period of a month,
> but is easily scrubbed away with Comet, Soft Soap, or something similar. We have a new water
> treatment plant, and apparently this is a harmless bacteria, according to testing by officials.

Yes...I get that pinkish residue in my bathtub if I don't clean
it often enough. So it's a harmless bacteria? I've always
wondered. As you say, it scrubs right off with comet, etc.

How do you clean kitchen brushes?
 

On Friday, October 26, 2018 at 7:45:28 AM UTC-5, Nancy2 wrote:
> I
> First, note I did not look at the pic...don't need gross before breakfast.
>
> Second, we have a pinkish residue that builds up around sink drains over a period of a month,
> but is easily scrubbed away with Comet, Soft Soap, or something similar. We have a new water
> treatment plant, and apparently this is a harmless bacteria, according to testing by officials.
> Maybe it is something in the water at your house.
>
> (Also note: I had one of the B &D power scrubbers, thinking it would help clean soap scum off a
> glass shower door. It worked o.k., but was more trouble than it was worth. So I tossed it.)
>
> N.

It is all those FANCY SOAPS AND CONDITIONERS YOU USE!!!

Too many soaps and conditioners!!!

John Kuthe...

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On Friday, October 26, 2018 at 4:53:33 AM UTC-5, Brice wrote:
> On Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:46:49 +0100, Janet > wrote:
>
> >In article >, er
> >says...
> >>
> >> This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
> >> something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
> >> cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
> >>
> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
> >
> > Yuk.
> >
> > I use these Lakeland brushes; they last a long time and when they
> >retire from the kitchen sink, they're still good for garden use or
> >cleaning the wheels on the car.
>
> Cleaning the wheels on the car... People do that? I've had cars for
> the past 40 years, but I've never cleaned their wheels. Am I a bad
> person?

Rich kid that lived across the street from my Ex when she still lived with her parents had this nice fancy muscle car FARTMOBILE he'd polish and wax constantly, and then drive around the block, park it back in the driveway, and then polish and wax the WHEELS again!!

He should have just parked that FARTMOBILE under a big glass garage!

John Kuthe...

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On Friday, October 26, 2018 at 6:39:54 AM UTC-4, Ophelia wrote:
> "Cindy Hamilton" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 8:57:52 PM UTC-4, John Doe wrote:
> > This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
> > something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
> > cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
> >
> > https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
> > If you have any trouble viewing that, I can make it easier to see.
> >
> > The first picture should be my Black & Decker battery-powered spinning
> > scrubber attachment.
> >
> > What is that orange brownish crud? We have hard water but it's not lime,
> > it does not come off after days of soaking in vinegar. I just tried
> > soaking it in some heavy duty cleaner-degreaser "Purple Power" and that
> > didn't work.
> >
> > So how do you get it off?
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> I don't use brushes in the kitchen, so I have to ask:
>
> What gets so dirty in your kitchen that it requires a motorized brush?
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
> ==
>
> Good question! Mine doesn't get so dirty I need brushes either. Perhaps he
> does something with his bike in there?

Although it occurred to me later that perhaps he has severe arthritis
or something, and uses the brush where I would use a scratchy pad or
abrasive cleanser.

Cindy Hamilton

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On 10/25/2018 6:57 PM, John Doe wrote:

> So how do you get it off?

I've used a brush for dish washing fer almost 20 yrs. Brushes won't
scratch yer mirror polished SS pans or anything else, for that matter.

I've been using the same all-white brush fer 10 yrs. I jes let it soak
in a water/bleach mix fer about an hour. Make sure the bowl you soak
the brush in, is white.

I jes went out and got a new brush that been sitting in storage fer 10
yrs, as the wht brush I been using is starting to lose its bristles. It
has a blue bristle border around the white bristle section. I have no
idea what the bleach/water mix will do to the blue bristles. ;)

nb

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"Cindy Hamilton" wrote in message
...

On Friday, October 26, 2018 at 6:39:54 AM UTC-4, Ophelia wrote:
> "Cindy Hamilton" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 8:57:52 PM UTC-4, John Doe wrote:
> > This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
> > something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
> > cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
> >
> > https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
> > If you have any trouble viewing that, I can make it easier to see.
> >
> > The first picture should be my Black & Decker battery-powered spinning
> > scrubber attachment.
> >
> > What is that orange brownish crud? We have hard water but it's not lime,
> > it does not come off after days of soaking in vinegar. I just tried
> > soaking it in some heavy duty cleaner-degreaser "Purple Power" and that
> > didn't work.
> >
> > So how do you get it off?
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> I don't use brushes in the kitchen, so I have to ask:
>
> What gets so dirty in your kitchen that it requires a motorized brush?
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
> ==
>
> Good question! Mine doesn't get so dirty I need brushes either. Perhaps
> he
> does something with his bike in there?

Although it occurred to me later that perhaps he has severe arthritis
or something, and uses the brush where I would use a scratchy pad or
abrasive cleanser.

Cindy Hamilton

==

Always a possibility.

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On 2018-10-26 6:34 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:

> I don't use brushes in the kitchen, so I have to ask:
>
> What gets so dirty in your kitchen that it requires a motorized brush?
>

I am missing my lemon of a Hoover hard floor cleaner. It had scrubbing
pads, a wet vac and reservoirs for cleaning solution and the dirty
water. During its short life it was great for cleaning the ceramic floor
in our kitchen halls and bathrooms. Press the spray button on a pass one
way and scrubbers do to their thing to remove dirt and stains. Release
the spray button and pull it back and the vacuum sucks up the water
leaving a dry floor.

If the machine had lasted more than 8 months and Hoover honoured their
warranty I would have recommended it. Never the less, a powered scrubber
is a great way to clean a hard floor.

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On Fri, 26 Oct 2018 09:21:05 -0400, Gary wrote:

> Nancy2 wrote:
>>
>> Second, we have a pinkish residue that builds up around sink drains over a period of a month,
>> but is easily scrubbed away with Comet, Soft Soap, or something similar. We have a new water
>> treatment plant, and apparently this is a harmless bacteria, according to testing by officials.
>
> Yes...I get that pinkish residue in my bathtub if I don't clean
> it often enough. So it's a harmless bacteria? I've always
> wondered. As you say, it scrubs right off with comet, etc.

I rarely see that infamous pink buildup west of the Mississippi. I
remember the water fountain spouts would be covered with it. I would
refuse to drink from those fountains.

-sw

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On Friday, October 26, 2018 at 10:37:14 AM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2018-10-26 6:34 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> > I don't use brushes in the kitchen, so I have to ask:
> >
> > What gets so dirty in your kitchen that it requires a motorized brush?
> >
>
> I am missing my lemon of a Hoover hard floor cleaner. It had scrubbing
> pads, a wet vac and reservoirs for cleaning solution and the dirty
> water. During its short life it was great for cleaning the ceramic floor
> in our kitchen halls and bathrooms. Press the spray button on a pass one
> way and scrubbers do to their thing to remove dirt and stains. Release
> the spray button and pull it back and the vacuum sucks up the water
> leaving a dry floor.
>
> If the machine had lasted more than 8 months and Hoover honoured their
> warranty I would have recommended it. Never the less, a powered scrubber
> is a great way to clean a hard floor.

Or Oven Cleaner!

John Kuthe...

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"John Doe" > wrote in message
...
> This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
> something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
> cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
> If you have any trouble viewing that, I can make it easier to see.
>
> The first picture should be my Black & Decker battery-powered spinning
> scrubber attachment.
>
> What is that orange brownish crud? We have hard water but it's not lime,
> it does not come off after days of soaking in vinegar. I just tried
> soaking it in some heavy duty cleaner-degreaser "Purple Power" and that
> didn't work.
>
> So how do you get it off?
>
> Thanks.

My question would be... Why do you need such a thing? Get a cheap brush at
the dollar store and toss it when it gets worn out.

How do you clean kitchen brushes?
 

"Brice" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:46:49 +0100, Janet > wrote:
>
>>In article >, er
>>says...
>>>
>>> This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
>>> something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
>>> cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
>>>
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
>>
>> Yuk.
>>
>> I use these Lakeland brushes; they last a long time and when they
>>retire from the kitchen sink, they're still good for garden use or
>>cleaning the wheels on the car.
>
> Cleaning the wheels on the car... People do that? I've had cars for
> the past 40 years, but I've never cleaned their wheels. Am I a bad
> person?

When I had white walls, I used to clean the white part.

How do you clean kitchen brushes?
 

"Nancy2" > wrote in message
...
> I
> First, note I did not look at the pic...don't need gross before breakfast.
>
> Second, we have a pinkish residue that builds up around sink drains over a
> period of a month,
> but is easily scrubbed away with Comet, Soft Soap, or something similar.
> We have a new water
> treatment plant, and apparently this is a harmless bacteria, according to
> testing by officials.
> Maybe it is something in the water at your house.
>
> (Also note: I had one of the B &D power scrubbers, thinking it would help
> clean soap scum off a
> glass shower door. It worked o.k., but was more trouble than it was
> worth. So I tossed it.)

Same here. Not sure what brand mine was but it was totally ineffective in my
shower. Did somewhat okay on flat surfaces but not corners and that's what I
wanted it for.

How do you clean kitchen brushes?
 

On Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:09:15 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"Brice" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:46:49 +0100, Janet > wrote:
>>
>>>In article >, er
>>>says...
>>>>
>>>> This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
>>>> something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
>>>> cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
>>>>
>>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
>>>
>>> Yuk.
>>>
>>> I use these Lakeland brushes; they last a long time and when they
>>>retire from the kitchen sink, they're still good for garden use or
>>>cleaning the wheels on the car.
>>
>> Cleaning the wheels on the car... People do that? I've had cars for
>> the past 40 years, but I've never cleaned their wheels. Am I a bad
>> person?
>
>When I had white walls, I used to clean the white part.

Next time I'm bored, I'll know what to do!

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John, I doubt in my case it is soaps and conditioners. These sink drains don't experience "fancy
soaps and conditioners. Those are used in the shower, and it never collects that pinkish
residue.

N.

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On 10/27/2018 12:11 AM, Julie Bove wrote:

>>
>> (Also note:Â* I had one of the B &D power scrubbers, thinking it would
>> help clean soap scum off a
>> glass shower door.Â* It worked o.k., but was more trouble than it was
>> worth.Â* So I tossed it.)
>
> Same here. Not sure what brand mine was but it was totally ineffective
> in my shower. Did somewhat okay on flat surfaces but not corners and
> that's what I wanted it for.

I keep a small OXO squeegee in the shower. It is made for that and has
a suction cup holder. If you give it a quick pass after a shower you
don't get the buildup and only needs a real cleaning maybe twice a year.

https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Sta...1_2_sspa&psc=1

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On 10/27/2018 8:48 AM, Nancy2 wrote:
> John, I doubt in my case it is soaps and conditioners. These sink drains don't experience "fancy
> soaps and conditioners. Those are used in the shower, and it never collects that pinkish
> residue.
>
> N.
>
We get it in the toilet bowl where the water sits for hours at a time.
Minerals in the water precipitate out. Once a week or so a glug of
bleach, let stand, and swish of a brush takes care of it. Twice a week
and you won't see it build up.

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I "need" it because apparently my situation or personal preference is
different than this poster's. Next question...


"Julie Bove" > wrote:

>
> "John Doe" > wrote in message
> ...
>> This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
>> something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
>> cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
>> If you have any trouble viewing that, I can make it easier to see.
>>
>> The first picture should be my Black & Decker battery-powered spinning
>> scrubber attachment.
>>
>> What is that orange brownish crud? We have hard water but it's not lime,
>> it does not come off after days of soaking in vinegar. I just tried
>> soaking it in some heavy duty cleaner-degreaser "Purple Power" and that
>> didn't work.
>>
>> So how do you get it off?
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> My question would be... Why do you need such a thing? Get a cheap brush at
> the dollar store and toss it when it gets worn out.
>
>

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The Black & Decker Power Scrubber's use is limited to stuff that is
hardly dirty. When not in use, the brush is hung upside down above the
sink.

The hard bristle attachment to the same Power Scrubber shows the same
thin crusty coating of orange crud. Like another poster said, maybe it's
the plastic. I have been wanting to mod a different scrubber to the
device, this will be a good excuse. To test whether or not the unrelated
attachment turns the same color. I hadn't thought of that possibility.

I tried soaking it in vinegar. Then soaked it in bleach. Then in a harsh
cleaner/degreaser called "Purple Power". For many hours each.

Plastic is amazing stuff, we make some great plastic here in the US.
There are very many types of plastic. As complex as it is, it probably
can be weird stuff too.

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"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> On 10/27/2018 12:11 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>>>
>>> (Also note: I had one of the B &D power scrubbers, thinking it would
>>> help clean soap scum off a
>>> glass shower door. It worked o.k., but was more trouble than it was
>>> worth. So I tossed it.)
>>
>> Same here. Not sure what brand mine was but it was totally ineffective in
>> my shower. Did somewhat okay on flat surfaces but not corners and that's
>> what I wanted it for.
>
> I keep a small OXO squeegee in the shower. It is made for that and has a
> suction cup holder. If you give it a quick pass after a shower you don't
> get the buildup and only needs a real cleaning maybe twice a year.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Sta...1_2_sspa&psc=1

I don't get buildup. What I do get is mold, in the corners at the base. Mine
is a free standing shower with some sort of molding (pardon the pun). The
mold is at the edge of the molding.

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On Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 12:44:15 AM UTC-5, Julie Bove wrote:
....
>
> I don't get buildup. What I do get is mold, in the corners at the base. Mine
> is a free standing shower with some sort of molding (pardon the pun). The
> mold is at the edge of the molding.

The MOLD loves growing IN/ON YOUR NUTRITIVE SOAP BUILDUPS!!

GROSS!! Keep Scrubbie Sponges close at hand, and SCRUB the NUTRITIVE SOAP SCUM OFF YOUR SHOWER'S INSIDES! And off YOUR GRUBBY CARCASS TOO! ;-)

John Kuthe...

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"l not -l" > wrote:

> John Doe > wrote:
>
>> The Black & Decker Power Scrubber's use is limited to stuff that
>> is hardly dirty. When not in use, the brush is hung upside down
>> above the sink.
>>
>> The hard bristle attachment to the same Power Scrubber shows the
>> same thin crusty coating of orange crud. Like another poster
>> said, maybe it's the plastic. I have been wanting to mod a
>> different scrubber to the device, this will be a good excuse. To
>> test whether or not the unrelated attachment turns the same
>> color. I hadn't thought of that possibility.
>>
>> I tried soaking it in vinegar. Then soaked it in bleach. Then in
>> a harsh cleaner/degreaser called "Purple Power". For many hours
>> each.
>>
>> Plastic is amazing stuff, we make some great plastic here in the
>> US. There are very many types of plastic. As complex as it is, it
>> probably can be weird stuff too.

> Is the brush used to clean something fatty/oily? Plastic and fat
> have a natural affinity; I find most plastic likes to hold onto
> fat and is hard to clean. Repeated use with fat and tomato sauce
> gave some plastic storage containers a discolored "film" that was
> impossible to remove; fortunately, they were the cheap, reusable
> containers that were no big Loss when tossed.

Oddly... The only container it usually cleans is mostly for a fat-free
food. The container is partially rinsed and filled with water and a
little vinegar, soaked, and then brushed while rinsing. The hard short
bristle brush attachment is usually kept in the sink.

Nothing weird on my bathroom brushes.

I will buy another brush and keep it in the sink to see what happens
to it.

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On Monday, October 29, 2018 at 12:36:15 PM UTC-6, John Doe wrote:
> "l not -l" > wrote:
>
> > John Doe > wrote:
> >
> >> The Black & Decker Power Scrubber's use is limited to stuff that
> >> is hardly dirty. When not in use, the brush is hung upside down
> >> above the sink.
> >>
> >> The hard bristle attachment to the same Power Scrubber shows the
> >> same thin crusty coating of orange crud. Like another poster
> >> said, maybe it's the plastic. I have been wanting to mod a
> >> different scrubber to the device, this will be a good excuse. To
> >> test whether or not the unrelated attachment turns the same
> >> color. I hadn't thought of that possibility.
> >>
> >> I tried soaking it in vinegar. Then soaked it in bleach. Then in
> >> a harsh cleaner/degreaser called "Purple Power". For many hours
> >> each.
> >>
> >> Plastic is amazing stuff, we make some great plastic here in the
> >> US. There are very many types of plastic. As complex as it is, it
> >> probably can be weird stuff too.
>
> > Is the brush used to clean something fatty/oily? Plastic and fat
> > have a natural affinity; I find most plastic likes to hold onto
> > fat and is hard to clean. Repeated use with fat and tomato sauce
> > gave some plastic storage containers a discolored "film" that was
> > impossible to remove; fortunately, they were the cheap, reusable
> > containers that were no big Loss when tossed.
>
> Oddly... The only container it usually cleans is mostly for a fat-free
> food. The container is partially rinsed and filled with water and a
> little vinegar, soaked, and then brushed while rinsing. The hard short
> bristle brush attachment is usually kept in the sink.
>
> Nothing weird on my bathroom brushes.
>
> I will buy another brush and keep it in the sink to see what happens
> to it.

There ya go! To determine what the heck is doing this! Try a different (maybe Libman's? Made in USA!) brand of brush too, in case you get one you love! :-)

John Kuthe...

John Kuthe...

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On 10/26/2018 9:21 AM, Gary wrote:
> Nancy2 wrote:
>>
>> Second, we have a pinkish residue that builds up around sink drains over a period of a month,
>> but is easily scrubbed away with Comet, Soft Soap, or something similar. We have a new water
>> treatment plant, and apparently this is a harmless bacteria, according to testing by officials.
>
> Yes...I get that pinkish residue in my bathtub if I don't clean
> it often enough. So it's a harmless bacteria? I've always
> wondered. As you say, it scrubs right off with comet, etc.
>
Google is your friend. ;)

"The film is usually found as a ring that accumulates at the water line
in the toilet bowl or on shower doors, sink drains, and bathtubs. The
bacteria that causes these pink stains is Serratia Marcescens, which is
found naturally in the environment."

Jill

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On 10/26/2018 9:25 AM, John Kuthe wrote:
> On Friday, October 26, 2018 at 7:45:28 AM UTC-5, Nancy2 wrote:
>> I
>> First, note I did not look at the pic...don't need gross before breakfast.
>>
>> Second, we have a pinkish residue that builds up around sink drains over a period of a month,
>> but is easily scrubbed away with Comet, Soft Soap, or something similar. We have a new water
>> treatment plant, and apparently this is a harmless bacteria, according to testing by officials.
>> Maybe it is something in the water at your house.
>>
>> (Also note: I had one of the B &D power scrubbers, thinking it would help clean soap scum off a
>> glass shower door. It worked o.k., but was more trouble than it was worth. So I tossed it.)
>>
>> N.
>
> It is all those FANCY SOAPS AND CONDITIONERS YOU USE!!!
>
> Too many soaps and conditioners!!!
>
> John Kuthe...
>
You're full of crap.

Jill

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On 10/27/2018 6:50 PM, John Doe wrote:
> The Black & Decker Power Scrubber's use is limited to stuff that is
> hardly dirty. When not in use, the brush is hung upside down above the
> sink.
>
Why don't you just use a Scotch-Brite scrubber pad and some Comet or
Ajax cleanser to clean your sink? No need to mod anything for your
electric scrubber; it sounds like a useless tool.

Jill

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While this isn't what you're looking for, I put my dish brushes in the dishwasher.

Now, does anyone know how to get those bits of lint out of a hairbrush? (I already tried the vacuum cleaner - no good.) All I can do is keep using the comb to take out the hair in the brush, which removes some lint - but not at the roots.


Lenona.

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On Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 11:19:37 AM UTC-5, wrote:
>
> Now, does anyone know how to get those bits of lint out of a hairbrush? (I already tried the vacuum cleaner - no good.) All I can do is keep using the comb to take out the hair in the brush, which removes some lint - but not at the roots.
>
>
> Lenona.
>
I put my brushes and combs, after cleaning all the hair out of the brushes,
into a tall glass, jar, or vase. I add a HEAPING tablespoon of baking soda,
and fill with boiling water to completely cover the bristles. Leave until
the water has cooled, rinse, and put away. Obviously this would not work
for wooden handled brushes.

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I was thinking about how to dissolve the hair caught in a hairbrush, because of this thread, and
asked my hairdresser what she thought...she didn't have any magic answer. Because I was planning
to use a "liquid plumber" in my kitchen sink, I asked her about putting the brush in a container
of the liquid plumber, which stated on the outside of the container that it "dissolved hair."
She said of course, not a wooden brush with natural bristles, but didn't really know about a brush with
man-made bristles and an aluminum core. It would be easy to test if one has an old brush ready
for the trash can.

N.

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On Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:19:34 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

>While this isn't what you're looking for, I put my dish brushes in the dishwasher.
>
>Now, does anyone know how to get those bits of lint out of a hairbrush? (I already tried the vacuum cleaner - no good.) All I can do is keep using the comb to take out the hair in the brush, which removes some lint - but not at the roots.
>
>Lenona.

I use Kent hair brushes and combs... they offer tools to clean brushes
and combs are easy to clean with a nail brush. Kent products are
pricy but I think well worth the cost:
https://kentbrushes.com/about
https://kentbrushes.com/lpc2
And since I'm fortunate enough to posess a full head of thick wavy
hair I really enjoy my Kent shampoo brush:
https://kentbrushes.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=shampoo

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On Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 2:57:52 PM UTC-10, John Doe wrote:
> This is a special kind of ugly. Maybe it's my water, maybe it's
> something else particular to me, but it happens with any brush I use for
> cleaning in the sink. And it does not take long.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/27532210@N04/?
> If you have any trouble viewing that, I can make it easier to see.
>
> The first picture should be my Black & Decker battery-powered spinning
> scrubber attachment.
>
> What is that orange brownish crud? We have hard water but it's not lime,
> it does not come off after days of soaking in vinegar. I just tried
> soaking it in some heavy duty cleaner-degreaser "Purple Power" and that
> didn't work.
>
> So how do you get it off?
>
> Thanks.

Try a solution of ammonia or bleach. I'm partial towards ammonia.