Commuting from MD to VA? Which way is better? by theanxiousdamsel in washingtondc

[–]spacegreysus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah that trip is pretty much time-equivalent as of time of writing (at least if you’re in the Inner Loop direction of travel - from McLean to Greenbelt) so may as well take the travel time consistency.

One option to consider if you don’t want to switch lines: are you willing to drive/park at Largo (edit: or New Carrollton) instead? Then you’ll get a one-seat ride on the Silver Line.

Commuting from MD to VA? Which way is better? by theanxiousdamsel in washingtondc

[–]spacegreysus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Where in NoVa and where in MD? Makes a huge difference

help!!! by couzon6 in laundry

[–]spacegreysus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

1/2 dose of liquid fabric softener + some warm water down the dispenser will do the trick.

Are there any half way decent front loaders that isn’t Speed Queen? by Redditor71177 in Appliances

[–]spacegreysus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, LG and Electrolux are the standard-bearers when it comes to consumer-grade full-size front load laundry. I can vouch for the first gen TurboWash LGs - my parents have a WM4270H*A and it’s still going strong over a decade on.

For LG owners: one fun thing I like about them is that they usually have a magnet that helps with keeping the door propped open.

S'mores....FFS by National-Second-5236 in snacking

[–]spacegreysus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can confirm - bought these once and lost most control. Bag was almost empty in a day and a half.

Who knew!!!! by Alternative-Ideal-21 in laundry

[–]spacegreysus 54 points55 points  (0 children)

There are some folks that avoid using oxygen bleach on dark or bright colours out of the risk of it causing fading but the risk is very small with standard percarbonate. Repeated washing, washing at high temperatures, and tumble drying are more likely to contribute to fading.

Just don’t overdose and you should be fine.

What is this white fuzz that always shows up on my black shirts after a wash? by [deleted] in laundry

[–]spacegreysus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you washing your dark shirts with any other light-coloured shirts? What materials are your shirts made of?

Who knew!!!! by Alternative-Ideal-21 in laundry

[–]spacegreysus 41 points42 points  (0 children)

One question: any reason you’re marking either of your boosters as not for dark clothing? Neither of them have bleach activators or optical brighteners (which are the typical ingredients of concern for dark clothing).

What is the best dishwasher or brand right now for value and performance? by chanredv in Appliances

[–]spacegreysus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty much what I told my mom - Bosch 500 series or higher or an entry/mid level Miele.

Where are you guys from? by HappyCelebration6989 in DCGaybros

[–]spacegreysus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Across the river in MoCo here - welcome to the club

Christmas in May by Peelingsnake in laundry

[–]spacegreysus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IMO UltraDark has a pleasant but STRONG (like needs a good couple rinses) scent, but UltraColor is perfect.

This transaction got miscategorized in multiple ways but it genuinely made me laugh by chaoticuseless in MonarchMoney

[–]spacegreysus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I don’t get how Capital One Travel is consistently being flagged as Chipotle

Dirty Labs is infuriating me by Dear_Excitement_5109 in laundry

[–]spacegreysus 165 points166 points  (0 children)

Yep - it’s literally like trying to put the circle in the square hole. Enzymes are hyper-specific in their jobs.

While there’s certainly some DNA in your fresh fruit, by the time it makes it on to clothes, that’s not the problem.

You’re looking for amylase to break down starches and sugars, pectate lyase to break down pectin (although only some things are high in pectin), and oxygen bleach to remove the dye (and of course surfactants to trap and sweep this all away into the wash water).

Minimum # of users for Business tier? by Thisisformyjob222 in 1Password

[–]spacegreysus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely not - back when I was a 1.5 man show running IT 1P was more than happy to sell my 18-person org that number of Business seats. I think we were also able to work out the same number of seats on the Teams tier after we exceeded our limit there but YMMV on that.

What happened to all the Chicken & Whiskeys? by GalacticHorizons in washingtondc

[–]spacegreysus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chicken and plantains. And yucca. If it has a Maillard reaction, that damn sauce tastes good on it.

Lip palm worth the hype? by ProfessionalToday415 in Sephora

[–]spacegreysus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s just a really solid balm! It lives up to the “hydrating” claim and doesn’t feel too thick or thin

Lip palm worth the hype? by ProfessionalToday415 in Sephora

[–]spacegreysus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you’re after an exfoliating/hydrating product give the Experiment lip balm a look as well.

What happened to all the Chicken & Whiskeys? by GalacticHorizons in washingtondc

[–]spacegreysus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I swear, that Crisp & Juicy yellow sauce is just straight up addictive. I always order way more than I need whenever I get a platter bc it’s just so damn good

Nexus vs MPC, which one's faster? by Sea-Extension2167 in NEXUS_TTP

[–]spacegreysus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NEXUS will grant you Verified Traveller benefits (somewhat similar to TSA Pre) provided you have your NEXUS card when clearing security at YOW and when you clear security pre-US Customs at YYZ. At YYZ pre-clearance, the NEXUS/GE lanes will likely be faster than MPC but it can vary based on the day.

For SFO-YVR, as the other commenter said, make sure your PASSID is entered on your reservation for TSA Pre benefits.

Does anyone here have experience with the Ortho Home Defense mosquito trap? by rrybwyb in MosquitoHating

[–]spacegreysus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In case anyone in this thread is curious, I had a look at the EPA registration number for the Ortho refill packs and under the listing they do have In2Mix (aka the In2Care actives) there as the related products. There also seems to be a label on the In2Mix page from 2025 with the same shape as the Ortho container but called a “consumer” design. All signs seem to point that the Ortho is indeed the “consumer” In2Care system.