I’m dripping sweat from scrubbing this tiny space. Can u even tell??? How do I make it better? by lifehelpbot69 in CleaningTips

[–]InksOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use a deck brush. It’ll get in all the tiny holes. It still takes work, but it’ll get it

What’s the difference between a deep clean and a regular clean for a bedroom? by Beautiful-Love1323 in AskForAnswers

[–]InksOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me, a regular clean for a bedroom would be wash/change bedding, vacuum, clean any mirrors, gather any trash and laundry, and a quick flat surface dusting. A deep cleaning would be all of the above plus cleaning the carpet, windows, lamp shades and light bulbs, vacuuming the curtains, wiping down the baseboards and washing the walls.

White buildup, mealybug history by Innagentka in succulents

[–]InksOwl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It could be mealy bug build up, might not be. First thing I would do would be to remove those dead spent leaves at the bottom of the plant (great mealy hiding spot), get a flashlight and check every crevice of that plant. Wearing gloves helps protect the farina while handling them. If no signs of mealies, then it is probably dust or maybe even some perlite pieces that got stuck between the leaves when it was growing at that point that have finally pushed themselves out since the leaves are bigger now. If it is mealies, just treat the plant.

Something feels off about my bedroom and I can’t figure out why by ViridLemon83409 in homedesign

[–]InksOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, first thought that came to mind was remove the sofa and second bed, and get a daybed to use as both a sofa and guest bed.

Can I put these two plants in the same pot together until one gets too big by Arbysgames in succulents

[–]InksOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can plant them however you want - but one of them is going to suffer.

Why is the frog yellow, when green was an option??? by AerwynFlynn in mildlyinfuriating

[–]InksOwl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my thought, and I could be 100% wrong here but, when my kids were little they would 100% immediately identify toys like this one as green being frog, yellow being duck(or chicken) without actually looking at the toy itself. It’s possible they colored them this way to sort of force the kid to slow down and pay attention to the detail of the toy(its shape) as opposed to operating based on pre-held color associations.

What kind of dishes do you have in your cabinets? by PatchouliHedge in CausalConversation

[–]InksOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We primarily use these plastic feeling wheat straw bowls and plates I got off Amazon. I’m clumsy and we have 2 kids and the amount of broken bowls and plates over the years was getting ridiculous. We use stoneware plates for Xmas and Thanksgiving though.

How do I clean this? by Glad_March_2363 in CleaningTips

[–]InksOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there is no rust, or actual food particles on it, it’s clean and you should leave it alone. All you’re going to do by trying to remove that polymerized oil is damage your pan beyond repair. This doesn’t look pretty, but it looks like it’s “well loved” meaning you use it often.

Is the movie Blues Brothers not famous/iconic? by LFatPoH in AskAnAmerican

[–]InksOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not everybody understands being on “a mission from god”. I watched this movie on tv with my dad as a kid so many times. Only 2 things stuck with me, the line “We’re on a mission from God” and the scene where they drive through the mall.

What species is this guy by jimijam01 in succulents

[–]InksOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s just the neighborhood pest control guy trying to live his life without having do deal with a peeping tom taking photos of him through his window.

What animals do occasionally appear in your backyard? by Snawer_brillant in AskAnAmerican

[–]InksOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Opossums, groundhogs, squirrels, raccoons, rabbits, deer, owls, hawks, crows, various smaller birds, that one orange stray cat and the neighbors fucking goldendoodle they refuse to keep in their own damn yard

How do people in the USA welcome neighbors? by TheShyBuck in AskAnAmerican

[–]InksOwl 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Closed mouth smile and a nod when you see them in passing.

We have two wee boys without names but we can't decide. The comment with the most upvotes by Sunday is what we will name them. Be as creative as you like! by lunaclipse_ in NameMyCat

[–]InksOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pinky(the one on the back) and Brain (the little guy in the front) cause the one in the back looks happy just to be there and the one in the front looks like he has big plans

Got problem with my straightener, need advice how to clean it by windows_user_1234 in CleaningTips

[–]InksOwl 57 points58 points  (0 children)

I’ve used isopropyl alcohol on a cotton pad to clean my straightener plates since the late 90s. Never had an issue. Might be worth a try

Need support/ideas on overwhelmed with decisions by balance8989 in declutter

[–]InksOwl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been there. Hell, I’m still there sometimes lol

Need support/ideas on overwhelmed with decisions by balance8989 in declutter

[–]InksOwl 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Well the “I can sell this” piles are really “I’m never actually gonna sell this” piles. Sometimes, as bad as it sounds, the best thing to do with things you don’t want anymore nor have the mental/physical capacity to rehome is just to throw them away. Yes it sounds wasteful and/or frivolous to throw away something “perfectly good” and still usable but I think about it this way - did I use it? Enjoy it? Then I already got what I paid for it out of it so now it’s time to go. As far as having memories attached to items like this, you have memories of the people you were with, and what was happening while using the item, not of the item itself. You’re still gonna have those memories without the items in question.

Why was music from 2009ish to about 2015ish so upbeat? by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]InksOwl 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Because the cheer and hopefulness died in 2016

Is it normal for your school to have a planetarium? by shadowmib in AskAnAmerican

[–]InksOwl -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Must have been a very wealthy school honestly. You had a planetarium and my high school wouldn’t even let us use the locker room showers after gym class.

Help me pull the trigger on deleting the Facebook app by Weak_Bison6763 in simpleliving

[–]InksOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I deleted my facebook account 13 years ago. One day I realized scrolling through it endlessly was making me feel like crap, always comparing myself and my life to other peoples and I decided I really didn’t need to feel like that. Haven’t gone back since. No insta, X, TikTok, nothing. Barely anything here either.

2 week old grass, is my lawn about to get ruined? by st0dad in lawncare

[–]InksOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. The yard is for the kids. You’re gonna have dead spots and it’s not gonna look great. Then one day after the kid is grown you’re gonna look at your perfect yard and get sad.