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Old 07-03-05, 02:43 PM
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Ugh.. I'm about to pass out..

I just finished cleaning my weekend roadie and my commuter for 3 solid hours this afternoon in my room with the door closed, AC on, DVD on tv. I wiped down the whole thing, cleaned every nook and cranny, cleaned every link on the chain with degreaser, water, and lots of alcohol. Unfortunately, I neglected to properly vent the room...
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It's like a free high!
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I honestly haven't had the pleasure of smelling all that stuff in one room....
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At least the bikes are clean
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Old 07-04-05, 07:08 PM
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Might have been interesting to see what would happen when lighting a match, gas stove, etc.
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I did that once in the office at work with my roadie... everyone said the office stunk bad... I just sat there... what, I don't smell anything

I really did not smell anything
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Originally Posted by lauren
I still maintain that you have a cleaning fetish.
You know... you shower with your bike once and you hear about it for the rest of your life.
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Originally Posted by slvoid
I just finished cleaning my weekend roadie and my commuter for 3 solid hours this afternoon in my room with the door closed, AC on, DVD on tv. I wiped down the whole thing, cleaned every nook and cranny, cleaned every link on the chain with degreaser, water, and lots of alcohol. Unfortunately, I neglected to properly vent the room...
You should be fine. I've had to wash my hands with toluene and acteone after getting auto paint on them, and I'm OK.....Well, sorta
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