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ediculous@feddit.nl to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 1 year ago

People have been cleaning their ears with cotton swabs for years. What other tools are being inadvertently used wrong?

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People have been cleaning their ears with cotton swabs for years. What other tools are being inadvertently used wrong?

ediculous@feddit.nl to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 1 year ago
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  • gens@programming.dev
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    Yea, it’s called Water Displacement formula 40. A penetrating oil mixed with stuff. Not nearly as goid as grease

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      Grease isn’t always the right thing either. For plastic-on-metal, you definitely don’t want grease.

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        Didn’t know that. Turns out some lubricants cause plastic to swell or harden and crack. Recommended to use silicone or special lubricants. https://readingplastic.com/choosing-the-right-lubricant-for-plastic-parts/

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        Hmm, most my door hinges have a little plastic ring on them I assume to reduce squeaking. Sounds like I should switch away from grease for those. Didn’t realize this

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