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alcohol swabs for scale?
How often is it safe to repeat swabbing with alcohol for scale? I hate to
spray chemicals in the house in the winter . . . and at this time of year, the basement, garage, etc. all all far too cold to leave an orchid in. |
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alcohol swabs for scale?
I suspect you'd get tired before you endangered the plant G.
-- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Princess Spendalotta" wrote in message news:j8QTb.170099$5V2.856525@attbi_s53... How often is it safe to repeat swabbing with alcohol for scale? I hate to spray chemicals in the house in the winter . . . and at this time of year, the basement, garage, etc. all all far too cold to leave an orchid in. |
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alcohol swabs for scale?
Speaking of which, has anyone tried it with gin or vodka? It would make a
boring job so much more interesting... -- Reka I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html "Kenni Judd" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... I suspect you'd get tired before you endangered the plant G. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Princess Spendalotta" wrote in message news:j8QTb.170099$5V2.856525@attbi_s53... How often is it safe to repeat swabbing with alcohol for scale? I hate to spray chemicals in the house in the winter . . . and at this time of year, the basement, garage, etc. all all far too cold to leave an orchid in. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.573 / Virus Database: 363 - Release Date: 28.01.04 |
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alcohol swabs for scale?
I suspect you'd get tired before you endangered the plant G.
-- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Princess Spendalotta" wrote in message news:j8QTb.170099$5V2.856525@attbi_s53... How often is it safe to repeat swabbing with alcohol for scale? I hate to spray chemicals in the house in the winter . . . and at this time of year, the basement, garage, etc. all all far too cold to leave an orchid in. |
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alcohol swabs for scale?
I suspect you'd get tired before you endangered the plant G.
-- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Princess Spendalotta" wrote in message news:j8QTb.170099$5V2.856525@attbi_s53... How often is it safe to repeat swabbing with alcohol for scale? I hate to spray chemicals in the house in the winter . . . and at this time of year, the basement, garage, etc. all all far too cold to leave an orchid in. |
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alcohol swabs for scale?
Speaking of which, has anyone tried it with gin or vodka? It would make a
boring job so much more interesting... -- Reka I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html "Kenni Judd" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... I suspect you'd get tired before you endangered the plant G. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Princess Spendalotta" wrote in message news:j8QTb.170099$5V2.856525@attbi_s53... How often is it safe to repeat swabbing with alcohol for scale? I hate to spray chemicals in the house in the winter . . . and at this time of year, the basement, garage, etc. all all far too cold to leave an orchid in. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.573 / Virus Database: 363 - Release Date: 28.01.04 |
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alcohol swabs for scale?
Speaking of which, has anyone tried it with gin or vodka? It would make a
boring job so much more interesting... -- Reka I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html "Kenni Judd" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... I suspect you'd get tired before you endangered the plant G. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Princess Spendalotta" wrote in message news:j8QTb.170099$5V2.856525@attbi_s53... How often is it safe to repeat swabbing with alcohol for scale? I hate to spray chemicals in the house in the winter . . . and at this time of year, the basement, garage, etc. all all far too cold to leave an orchid in. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.573 / Virus Database: 363 - Release Date: 28.01.04 |
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alcohol swabs for scale?
Actually, I prefer scots whiskey or bourbon. Either that or a good
chardonnay. Then with the spray bottle of isopropanol in the OTHER hand... -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "Reka" wrote in message ... Speaking of which, has anyone tried it with gin or vodka? It would make a boring job so much more interesting... -- Reka I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html "Kenni Judd" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... I suspect you'd get tired before you endangered the plant G. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Princess Spendalotta" wrote in message news:j8QTb.170099$5V2.856525@attbi_s53... How often is it safe to repeat swabbing with alcohol for scale? I hate to spray chemicals in the house in the winter . . . and at this time of year, the basement, garage, etc. all all far too cold to leave an orchid in. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.573 / Virus Database: 363 - Release Date: 28.01.04 |
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alcohol swabs for scale?
Actually, I prefer scots whiskey or bourbon. Either that or a good
chardonnay. Then with the spray bottle of isopropanol in the OTHER hand... -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "Reka" wrote in message ... Speaking of which, has anyone tried it with gin or vodka? It would make a boring job so much more interesting... -- Reka I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html "Kenni Judd" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... I suspect you'd get tired before you endangered the plant G. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Princess Spendalotta" wrote in message news:j8QTb.170099$5V2.856525@attbi_s53... How often is it safe to repeat swabbing with alcohol for scale? I hate to spray chemicals in the house in the winter . . . and at this time of year, the basement, garage, etc. all all far too cold to leave an orchid in. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.573 / Virus Database: 363 - Release Date: 28.01.04 |
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alcohol swabs for scale?
Actually, I prefer scots whiskey or bourbon. Either that or a good
chardonnay. Then with the spray bottle of isopropanol in the OTHER hand... -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "Reka" wrote in message ... Speaking of which, has anyone tried it with gin or vodka? It would make a boring job so much more interesting... -- Reka I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html "Kenni Judd" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... I suspect you'd get tired before you endangered the plant G. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Princess Spendalotta" wrote in message news:j8QTb.170099$5V2.856525@attbi_s53... How often is it safe to repeat swabbing with alcohol for scale? I hate to spray chemicals in the house in the winter . . . and at this time of year, the basement, garage, etc. all all far too cold to leave an orchid in. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.573 / Virus Database: 363 - Release Date: 28.01.04 |
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alcohol swabs for scale?
I suspect you'd get tired before you endangered the plant G.
-- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Princess Spendalotta" wrote in message news:j8QTb.170099$5V2.856525@attbi_s53... How often is it safe to repeat swabbing with alcohol for scale? I hate to spray chemicals in the house in the winter . . . and at this time of year, the basement, garage, etc. all all far too cold to leave an orchid in. |
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alcohol swabs for scale?
Speaking of which, has anyone tried it with gin or vodka? It would make a
boring job so much more interesting... -- Reka I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html "Kenni Judd" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... I suspect you'd get tired before you endangered the plant G. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Princess Spendalotta" wrote in message news:j8QTb.170099$5V2.856525@attbi_s53... How often is it safe to repeat swabbing with alcohol for scale? I hate to spray chemicals in the house in the winter . . . and at this time of year, the basement, garage, etc. all all far too cold to leave an orchid in. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.573 / Virus Database: 363 - Release Date: 28.01.04 |
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alcohol swabs for scale?
Actually, I prefer scots whiskey or bourbon. Either that or a good
chardonnay. Then with the spray bottle of isopropanol in the OTHER hand... -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "Reka" wrote in message ... Speaking of which, has anyone tried it with gin or vodka? It would make a boring job so much more interesting... -- Reka I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html "Kenni Judd" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... I suspect you'd get tired before you endangered the plant G. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Princess Spendalotta" wrote in message news:j8QTb.170099$5V2.856525@attbi_s53... How often is it safe to repeat swabbing with alcohol for scale? I hate to spray chemicals in the house in the winter . . . and at this time of year, the basement, garage, etc. all all far too cold to leave an orchid in. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.573 / Virus Database: 363 - Release Date: 28.01.04 |
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alcohol swabs for scale?
Princess,
Don't forget to add a few drops of dish detergent to the alcohol. It dissolves the waxy coating the scale uses to protect itself. Bob "Princess Spendalotta" wrote in message news:j8QTb.170099$5V2.856525@attbi_s53... How often is it safe to repeat swabbing with alcohol for scale? I hate to spray chemicals in the house in the winter . . . and at this time of year, the basement, garage, etc. all all far too cold to leave an orchid in. |
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alcohol swabs for scale?
Princess,
Don't forget to add a few drops of dish detergent to the alcohol. It dissolves the waxy coating the scale uses to protect itself. Bob "Princess Spendalotta" wrote in message news:j8QTb.170099$5V2.856525@attbi_s53... How often is it safe to repeat swabbing with alcohol for scale? I hate to spray chemicals in the house in the winter . . . and at this time of year, the basement, garage, etc. all all far too cold to leave an orchid in. |
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