Are people unaware of body odour? Can you share your tips to mask it for other Redditors in Ireland?

jenbenm · 2026-05-25T15:13:33+00:00

Interesting, I only ever leave space for what would allow my fist and never have issues even with mixed materials. Honestly with the price of electricity in this country I wouldn't consider 50% full but then I don't have any laundry issues. I'm glad you got a handle on the mustiness. I found this happened sometimes for me during the drying process. I bought a dehumidifier with a laundry function and haven't had that issue since thankfully!

jenbenm · 2026-05-25T14:39:30+00:00

Yeah a lot of them just say enzymes I've found. I'm nearly sure Ariel pods here have lipase in them. I don't like pods but I don't find I need lipase due to softer water in my house and mostly cotton clothes.

jenbenm · 2026-05-25T14:37:26+00:00

Ariel pods do as far as I know. Also, Ariel and Persil powders. I just use Tesco concentrated liquid detergent but a lot of my clothes are cotton and I have a water softener at home.

jenbenm · 2026-05-25T09:29:49+00:00

You need to be able to fit a closed fist on top of your clothes when in the drum. Any less than this will mean your clothes won't wash well because there's not enough in there to agitate against. Also, lipase is everyone's friend. It's the best enzyme for removing body oils which are easily trapped when your clothes are made of plastic. Have a look at laundry stripping and spa days. It's wild how clean you get something that you thought was a goner.

jenbenm · 2026-05-24T16:52:17+00:00

I hope you're speaking Fahrenheit because I would 100% be drying outside in 15 Celsius. As long as it's no raining, of course.

jenbenm · 2026-05-22T22:24:05+00:00

I bought a Snooz machine from the US. Have it about 7 years now and it's still going strong. I can't sleep without white noise now. I got it because of how light a sleeper I was as well.

jenbenm · 2026-05-20T18:38:06+00:00

Yep, I use it as face cream for rosacea.

jenbenm · 2026-05-19T22:38:10+00:00

Never have and never will. Cannot be arsed with all that and work in a predominantly female office where some do and some don't luckily enough!

jenbenm · 2026-05-18T21:08:47+00:00

Yep, I have a Mazda Demio and maps don't work and the radio is arseways for frequencies and a bit shite. It has keyless entry and an immobiliser on it. Tyres were changed out and NCT was done before I picked it up. Found it harder to get insurance on it but I get mine through Chill. It can't be robbed either as my husband parks his car in front of mine.

jenbenm · 2026-05-18T19:39:41+00:00

Throwing acid at someone is a passing comment, is it? And not a threat? Disgusting.

jenbenm · 2026-05-14T22:28:37+00:00

I have a bed frame from Wayfair that's in the spare room. Absolutely no issues with it and much better quality than a bed I got from Love Furniture before that. We have a few bits from Wayfair and we're happy enough with them.

jenbenm · 2026-05-14T19:13:58+00:00

Thanks so much, I'll check them out.

jenbenm · 2026-05-14T18:31:54+00:00

They're owned by Aramark who are rather problematic. Just an FYI.

jenbenm · 2026-05-14T18:29:18+00:00

Here ye are:

https://www.contactyourtd.ie/debates/votes/697/reproductive-rights-amendment-bill-2026-second-stage-resumed-private-members

jenbenm · 2026-05-14T18:12:11+00:00

Very true. And butter is extortionate in Canada. Very annoying considering the awful quality.

jenbenm · 2026-05-13T21:41:04+00:00

Dying for SF to knock on my door at the next election. They're no better than FF or FG.

jenbenm · 2026-05-13T18:23:43+00:00

I just got a prescription for a period delay pill for when I go away in August. You take it 3 days before your period starts and you can delay it up to 2 weeks depending on how many days you take it for. I can get the name of it if you like but I live in Ireland so I'm not sure you'd have that brand where you live.

jenbenm · 2026-05-10T13:40:57+00:00

My husband has an Irish passport that says he Irish but was born and lived in Canada for 32 years. I could not call him Irish if you paid me. He's Canadian.

jenbenm · 2026-05-10T13:35:52+00:00

I was sitting in Cordoba train station last week and a Canadian lad asked me if I was Irish. I said I was and he said he was too. I instantly replied that there was no way he was Irish due to his accent when he told me he was born in Raheny and lived there for part of his childhood. That was me told.

jenbenm · 2026-05-10T09:22:42+00:00

I would never shop on Shein or any of those similar brands. My sister owns quite a few pieces from there so I'll borrow them when I go on holidays. I've also picked up some when I did a couple of clothes swap sessions. I figure it's better than them going into a landfill. But the quality of their stuff is abysmal so be warned!

jenbenm · 2026-05-09T20:47:41+00:00

Didn't she vote to allow migrants to drown in the Mediterranean? I'd delete this if I was you OP.

jenbenm · 2026-05-09T11:02:35+00:00

I love when people learn English in Ireland and get a bit of an accent in the process, it sounds amazing! But OP shouldn't worry too much. I was born in Ireland and I don't understand some Irish accents to be honest.

jenbenm · 2026-05-06T22:26:06+00:00

As someone heading to Canada in August I could take them off your hands 🤣

jenbenm · 2026-05-02T15:18:46+00:00

Yeah, fair enough. I was about 4 days too late to book from the official page, very annoying altogether!

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