How to Clean Maple Syrup Vandalism

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the cleanup of maple syrup vandalism, specifically focusing on effective methods to remove sticky syrup from various surfaces such as concrete, stucco, and glass. Participants share their experiences and suggestions for cleaning techniques.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using WD-40 along with a stiff bristle brush and soap and water for cleaning.
  • Another humorously proposes using a flock of Purple Winged Sap Suckers to deal with the syrup.
  • Some participants joke about using ants to clean up the syrup, indicating a light-hearted approach to the problem.
  • A suggestion is made to use a cloth to press down and rip off the syrup, likening it to waxing, or to apply ice to make it cold as part of a cleaning method.
  • Several posts veer off-topic into humorous banter about personal experiences and relationships, which do not directly address the cleanup issue.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the best method for cleaning the maple syrup, with various suggestions and humorous comments being made without clear agreement on effectiveness.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the logic behind the vandalism itself, questioning the motivations and implications of such an act.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals dealing with sticky messes, particularly from food substances, or those interested in humorous takes on unconventional cleaning challenges may find this discussion entertaining.

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Hello PF peoples!

Today was a sad, sad, day.:cry:
I was on my way to class and I stepped on something sticky right outside my front door. Long story short, someone thought it would be really funny to coat my car, front doorstep and patio with a generous layer of maple syrup.:mad:
I know from experience that maple syrup is one of the hardest things to clean up. The car wash down the street pretty much took care of my car, and the complex custodian took care of my doorstep, so all that's left is my patio. I tried using bleach and got most of the stuff off the concrete, but there's still a lot left on the stucco ledge and my glass/mesh screen door. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to get the ant-attracting syrup off my stuff?

:confused: :bugeye:
 
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WD 40 seems to work on just about anything. You may need a stiff bristle brush to help it along. Follow up with soap and water.
 
You need a flock of Purple Winged Sap Suckers.
 
tandoorichicken said:
Does anybody have any suggestions on how to get the ant-attracting syrup off my stuff?
Lots and lots of ants should do the trick. :biggrin:
 
I can't figure out the logic in the maple syrup vandalism in the first place. Sounds like an expensive gag to begin with. Unless maple syrup is cheap where you are. And then, so, but what? The idea is to make everything sticky and difficult to wash? You can't see it, but my face has its puzzled look on it. I don't get it.

Anyway, any clue who did it, tandoorichicken?
 
Next time she asks you if the jeans make her look fat, you are supposed to say, "No, you look absolutely gorgeous."
 
You could try putting a cloth over it pressing down hard and ripping it off... bit Like waxing or more so like nads seeing that it does contain honey. Or you could try the famous bubble gum trick by outting ice on it to make it really cold.
 
rhuthwaite said:
You could try putting a cloth over it pressing down hard and ripping it off... bit Like waxing or more so like nads seeing that it does contain honey. Or you could try the famous bubble gum trick by outting ice on it to make it really cold.
AHA! I would recognize you anywhere - Lin Chi, can I get an appointment next Friday? I need a half-waffle double Brazilian with a smack-up, and a maple-walnut Thai deep Swedish with a quarter strip electrolysis and cold bubble gum lift. Can you squeeze me in? Please...?
 
umm... wrong person.. you'll have to go to a professional for that
 
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Naw... she tried that last time, and was disappointed by the results that I provided. :redface:
 
  • #11
Well the professionals I went to did it well, and painlessly you should learn from them
 
  • #12
I do have a moderate amount of Novocaine in stock somewhere...
 
  • #13
I guess that might work. Still it doesn't improve your skills
 
  • #14
I have never considered consciousness to be a requirement for a lover. (In fact, it has occassionally been counter-productive.)

As for the clean-up, I could probably arrange to send over a couple of hungry Quebecois lumberjacks.
 
  • #15
I prefer to be conscious and know what is happening even if I don't like it
 
  • #16
Where the hell were you when I was single?
 
  • #17
Umm I wasn't living in the gutters at that time
 

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