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What really grinds your gears?

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CharlieP Jul 2016 5:04pm, 25 Jul 2016 263 posts	Quote Pin CharlieP The ridiculous modern fashion of wearing shirts with the top button done up, and no tie. It makes me physically uncomfortable to look at.
Wriggling Snake Jul 2016 5:19pm, 25 Jul 2016 12,547 posts	Quote Pin Wriggling Snake hmmm yes.....Anyhow, back to washing, does it depend on your type of water...?
GimmeMedals Jul 2016 7:45pm, 25 Jul 2016 14,638 posts	Quote Pin GimmeMedals [Fabric softener is used to improve waterproofness of wet weather gear so using it on towels makes them less effective at drying.....]
Eynsham Red Jul 2016 8:08pm, 25 Jul 2016 940 posts	Quote Pin Eynsham Red Fabric softener also reduces the static in the nasty man made fibre shirts that I'm supplied with to wear for work.
Cuddy Jul 2016 8:15pm, 25 Jul 2016 4,675 posts	Quote Pin Cuddy [This thread is hilarous On a personal note, the washing instructions on much of my kit says not to use softener, so I never bother]
Carpathius Jul 2016 8:57pm, 25 Jul 2016 10,343 posts	Quote Pin Carpathius I never bother with softener, because I'm lazy.
alpenrose Jul 2016 10:17pm, 25 Jul 2016 19,086 posts	Quote Pin alpenrose I use softener but only a miniscule amount as the smell has got a bit too strong these days. The main reason is for the anti-static properties it gives, although this isn't such a problem in the summer.
Red Squirrel Jul 2016 10:51pm, 25 Jul 2016 19,269 posts	Quote Pin Red Squirrel Vinegar is just as good; the white malt stuff Some lemon and orange natural oils in your washing machine drawer are nice too.
Wriggling Snake Jul 2016 12:39pm, 26 Jul 2016 12,568 posts	Quote Pin Wriggling Snake My washing will end up tasting better than a salad at this rate.
ChrisThePuma Jul 2016 1:18pm, 26 Jul 2016 3,487 posts	Quote Pin ChrisThePuma Websites that prevent you using the back button to get back to the Google search results, but reload the same page again!