dumpster diver's disease

I have a pretty much constant ****z from coming in contact with germs etc.

I expect its mostly from old fridges etc. Once the fridge stops, people just close the door & theres a time period before they actually dump it.
In that time period.............................anything can happen.

Cockroaches (almost unknown here in NZ, probably seen them 6 times in my life).
Mold (green, from bread etc)
Flys & maggots (in various stages of life cycles)
Rotten meat (sealed & unsealed)



A while ago I got some 'probacteria' yoghurt. 6 & 1/2 billion good bacteria per serve. NZ$4 for 5 servings.
That helps heaps, untill I pick up some bad bacteria again, though a few solid weeks of using it would fix everything I think.
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I still cringe at remembering the time I found a partly filled 20 litre container of Ali mag wheel cleaner. Remembering that I had heard that some mag wheel cleaner is actually GHB, I took a second look, before removing the cap.

Boy I'm glad I did. It was Hydrofluric acid 5%.......

Hydrofluoric acid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Quote wiki{ Hydrofluoric acid is a highly corrosive liquid and is a contact poison. It should be handled with extreme care, beyond that accorded to other mineral acids. Owing to its low dissociation constant, HF as a neutral lipid-soluble molecule penetrates tissue more rapidly than typical mineral acids. Because of the ability of hydrofluoric acid to penetrate tissue, poisoning can occur readily through exposure of skin or eyes, or when inhaled or swallowed. Symptoms of exposure to hydrofluoric acid may not be immediately evident. HF interferes with nerve function, meaning that burns may not initially be painful. Accidental exposures can go unnoticed, delaying treatment and increasing the extent and seriousness of the injury.}

Not my hands, just a pic off wiki

Originally Posted by eesakiwi

I have a pretty much constant ****z from coming in contact with germs etc.

I expect its mostly from old fridges etc. Once the fridge stops, people just close the door & theres a time period before they actually dump it.
In that time period.............................anything can happen.

Cockroaches (almost unknown here in NZ, probably seen them 6 times in my life).
Mold (green, from bread etc)
Flys & maggots (in various stages of life cycles)
Rotten meat (sealed & unsealed)

A while ago I got some 'probacteria' yoghurt. 6 & 1/2 billion good bacteria per serve. NZ$4 for 5 servings.
That helps heaps, untill I pick up some bad bacteria again, though a few solid weeks of using it would fix everything I think.
--------

I still cringe at remembering the time I found a partly filled 20 litre container of Ali mag wheel cleaner. Remembering that I had heard that some mag wheel cleaner is actually GHB, I took a second look, before removing the cap.

Boy I'm glad I did. It was Hydrofluric acid 5%.......

Hydrofluoric acid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Quote wiki{ Hydrofluoric acid is a highly corrosive liquid and is a contact poison. It should be handled with extreme care, beyond that accorded to other mineral acids. Owing to its low dissociation constant, HF as a neutral lipid-soluble molecule penetrates tissue more rapidly than typical mineral acids. Because of the ability of hydrofluoric acid to penetrate tissue, poisoning can occur readily through exposure of skin or eyes, or when inhaled or swallowed. Symptoms of exposure to hydrofluoric acid may not be immediately evident. HF interferes with nerve function, meaning that burns may not initially be painful. Accidental exposures can go unnoticed, delaying treatment and increasing the extent and seriousness of the injury.}

Not my hands, just a pic off wiki

Let me repeat, never, ever dumpster dive. Look back at the post "Ten Commandments of Scrapping," no scrap is worth going to jail for and definitely not worth risking your health. Wait until you have no family nor love ones, then dumpster dive your heart away. It's way beyond pride. Get your priorities in line and don't dive.