My husband uses Vaseline on the job site in those small containers they come in. His hands are always dirty---thought this might be a good solution?
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IMO, I'd probably use some small chapstick pots that screw shut instead of tubes.
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Vaseline tends to be soft, and melts at relatively low temperature. Plus, products containing a petroleum base can be a carcinogen. I use these containers to make homemade lip balm that includes bees wax, coconut oil, castor oil, almonds oil, peppermint oil and vitamin E. It is really easy to make and you can find recipes all over the internet.....just a suggestion. But, I love these containers, they work just like any store bought lip balm container. Hope that helps!!
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A bit late chiming in here, but what is he using vaseline FOR? That answer might help point you to the most useful solution.
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Absolutely, but I would warn you, they can leak when they get hot, so it depends on how liquid Vaseline gets when hot!
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These empty tubes are really good at dispensing the product by twisting the bottom. My wife firms up her mixture with beeswax but Vaseline may work okay.
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Well, never though of it being used that way, but I suppose it would be ok for that since it is a life size hand and is of a softer kind of plastic, sure would be germy after several high fives though. If you're going to do that, I would make sure that I cleaned it with something regularly like Clorox wipes or something.
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I work around a lot of dirt and grime. I've always used a damp cloth, but I'm sure the spray would work fine as well.
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I don't have that problem but not thrilled with results of cleaning. Is dirty container in securely? Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Very hard but it has to be overworked on. Best if don soon. I use antibacteria lemon or lavender handsoap. This always works with a little work. I'm glad I GOT this question. It reminded me to order more. I love it! Also great with a brush of baking powder lightly over the makeup.amazing finish.
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I use these bottles to spray hand sanitizer which I make that has essential oils. I believe it would work for you!
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I apologize for the delay...family illness. I put a pair of cheap plastic gloves on. (You can buy a box $3-4) spray it on my hands and then rub it on. Being older with not so perfect skin anymore this gives much better control. I hope this helps! =) Good product!
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I do use vaseline. Mollylube will and key graphite . But vaseline does a good job
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While I have not actually tried using hand sanitizer, I can't imagine that it wouldn't work. I think that nearly any liquid would work.
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Not with my hand. Long fingers and a sponge work fine though. I've also used the cleaner that came with my moccamaster 3 times over the last year.It is very effective at cleaning the whole system.
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I personally think it is better than Vaseline sold in stores. My husband had skin cancers surgically removed and they gave him this medical grade Vaseline to use to keep the stitch areas soft and heal better and faster. It has worked very well.
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I have not tried on mine - I use Murphy Oil Soap wipes on my cabinets but this product is so safe - when it first came out on Shark Tank, he sprayed it in his mouth.. No harsh chemicals.
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If you have wonky arthritic hands like I do, you can use a strap wrench (like this http://www.amazon.com/BOA-BO13010-Constrictor-Aluminum-Wrench/dp/B0011E4QU4) to open up the housing. They're useful gadgets to have around anyway for jars and tough knobs like outside water faucets. The Vaseline application does help but the diameter of the housing is just too big for me to get a decent grab on it with any strength. (I have the freestanding model.)
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Vaseline will break down the plastic in this device. We recommend a water based lubricant. If you would like some suggestions please contact us directly so we can assist you further
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Thomas,I've had good results using Simple Green. I buy it full strength in the gallon jugs and then put some in a spray bottle mixed with some rubbing alcohol about 50/50. With the ball on a towel in your lap, wet a paper towel with the solution and wipe the ball thouroughly while wiping it with a dry paper towel in the other hand. I've also found that if you let the rejuvenator run longer than an hour, most of the oil will evaporate and make clean up easier. This is especially helpful with balls that have a lot of games on them. By the way, Simple Green is on the USBC approved cleaners list so you don't have to worry. I hope this helps you. Good luck. Thomas,I've had good results using Simple Green. I buy it full strength in the gallon jugs and then put some in a spray bottle mixed with some rubbing alcohol about 50/50. With the ball on a towel in your lap, wet a paper towel with the solution and wipe the ball thouroughly while wiping it with a dry paper towel in the other hand. I've also found that if you let the rejuvenator run longer than an hour, most of the oil will evaporate and make clean up easier. This is especially helpful with balls that have a lot of games on them. By the way, Simple Green is on the USBC approved... » Read More Thomas,I've had good results using Simple Green. I buy it full strength in the gallon jugs and then put some in a spray bottle mixed with some rubbing alcohol about 50/50. With the ball on a towel in your lap, wet a paper towel with the solution and wipe the ball thouroughly while wiping it with a dry paper towel in the other hand. I've also found that if you let the rejuvenator run longer than an hour, most of the oil will evaporate and make clean up easier. This is especially helpful with balls that have a lot of games on them. By the way, Simple Green is on the USBC approved cleaners list so you don't have to worry. I hope this helps you. Good luck. « Show Less
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I use disposable gloves. It can be a very sticky mess so be careful and plan before you start applying. I smear it on with my glove covered hands. Then I unfold the gloves off my hands outside in and throw away. Its easy for me this way but you have to be careful not to touch anything other than what you want it to stick to because it is hard to remove. Mineral Spirit works well to remove it. Good luck.
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Always use wet...never dry. The very best way to use it is to make your bathroom into a mini hammam (steam room) and sit for 5-15min to soften your skin. Then soap up you body with bar soap (something natural like "Kiss My Face) and take the glove and rub up and down on your skin until the dead skin cells accumulate in little balls all over your body. The motion should be fluid and might cause reddness a little. It's not a gentle western treatment, but do it anyway because it's good (just don't let you skin bleed, obviously). I'm speaking from authentic experience in a hammam, where we had the employees do it on us. The longer you steam the better the results...it sometimes takes awhile for the balls to start forming but when they do you know you're doing it right. Let me know how it goes and i'll help out more if you want