[BlindTlk] Drano and Independence

Fri Sep 17 19:22:34 UTC 2021

Apologies, but I would recommend against putting Drano on bare skin. Drano
is very caustic and will leave chemical burns.
_don [image: ]

On Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 1:14 PM Judy Jones via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Nothing to it, but to do it.  You'll find it isn't the feared chore at
> all, feel reassured.
>
> If you are concerned about reaction on your skin, for starters, get a bit
> on your fingertip, it won't eat you, you can always rinse it off.
>
> Judy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jen via BlindTlk
> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 11:33 AM
> To: Ericka via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jen <spiderweb1 at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Drano and Independence
>
> I still haven't tried putting Drano in the kitchen sink independently yet
> - I'm too nervous. Maybe I'll try tonight. Or keep looking for a coat
> hanger.
>
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> On Friday, September 17, 2021, 02:28:43 PM EDT, Ericka via BlindTlk <
> blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Run hot water first to make sure the chemicals are  dissipated. Take off
> gloves to inspect.
>
> Ericka Nelson
>
> > On Sep 17, 2021, at 1:08 PM, Judy Jones via BlindTlk <
> blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Right.  Gloves are a great asset, but you can't tell if you have
> cleaned off any film, or any debris, or left spots.  Even these wonderfully
> seran-thin gloves now still take away from the sensitivity of the
> fingertips.
> >
> > Judy
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Pamela
> > Dominguez via BlindTlk
> > Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 8:42 AM
> > To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Pamela Dominguez <pammygirl99 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Drano and Independence
> >
> > My mother tried to get me to wear rubber gloves when I was first washing
> dishes.  I wouldn't do it.  I couldn't seem to get her to understand that
> there would be no way I could feel whether the dish was dirty or clean.
> She was more concerned about my getting dishpan hands.  She finally gave up
> on it.  Pam.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Judy Jones via BlindTlk
> > Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 5:28 PM
> > To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> > Cc: Judy Jones
> > Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Drano and Independence
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > As good as gloves are, they do diminish what you can feel.  I don't
> trust my gloved hands.  But yes, they would protect the skin.
> >
> > Judy
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ericka via
> > BlindTlk
> > Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 1:52 PM
> > To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Ericka <dotwriter1 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Drano and Independence
> >
> > Wear kitchen glove—the ones that are used for washing dishes. These.will
> protect your hands. Its caustic stuff and i have sensitive sjin so i do
> that. You can use a large plastic funnel if you’re worried about spilling.
> > Nut…
> >
> > First off ask youself what’s the reason for Drano. Most times you can
> fix the trouble with something less caustic. Baking soda and vinager
> followed by hot water for example. Second keep in mind Draino can’t be used
> in some places like bathtubs and toilets.  There is specially formulated
> stuff for hair clogged drains. The company called Whink makes some great
> stuff.  It is calledW-H-I-N-K . Pay attention there to the spelling. Most
> places like Home Depot, ACE Hardware all have it. I buy it at Menards here
> in WI. Third remember you can hear most od what’s going on. Pay attention.
> Fourth, before using a product get and follow directions to the Y and don’t
> expect it to fix the problem first pir so plan accordingly. Possible
> independently ways to obtain info: wensite search for product, AIRA, Seeing
> AI just to name a few.
> >
> > Hope this is helpful. There’ll be more good advice coming I’m sure. Yes,
> all home care and repair is possible for a total!!!!
> >
> > Ericka Nelson
> >
> >> On Sep 16, 2021, at 2:42 PM, Jen via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi guys,
> >>
> >> Remember my last thread about independence? I have another question
> >> for you to help me in my independence.
> >>
> >> How do you put Drano in a drain as a blind person without getting
> >> hurt? Is it even possible? Especially because, being totally blind, I
> >> can't see whether it's gone down or not...
> >>
> >> Thanks!
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