Scrubbing the middle of your back
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chemisttree said:You could try an inexpensive battery-powered toothbrush. It should be long enough to work and will have enough ommph to get the job done. The tip can be removed and you can use the motor with a replacement for your teeth. (just don't get them mixed up) The replacement package conveniently contains two brush tips... one for your teeth and one for your back. Make sure you get the left-handed version since your right arm has some limited mobility.![]()
That wouldn't work---one would be WAY to small to get any kind of good scrubbing done----
now,... if you had about 20 or 30 of them attached to something...
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Astronuc said:Just don't mention 'exfoliation' in conjunction with 'back scrubbing'. The scrubber doesn't need to know.
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or, instead of toothbrushes:
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wolram said:http://www.screwfix.com/prods/91103/Power-Tools/Grinders/Site-230mm-Grinder-240V;jses
http://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/43/p4758843_l.jpg
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Moonbear said:Yeah, I didn't really think that once you knew each other well enough to be in the shower together that scrubbing one's back was all that big of a deal. Of course, with most guys, if you called to them to come scrub your back for you and they weren't already that "close" to you, I'm pretty sure they'd assume you had an ulterior motive and wouldn't hesitate to take you up on the offer.
women and their motives...my, my, my...
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Moonbear said:Could we at least put a buffer pad on that instead of a grinder? We don't need her to exfoliate her spinal cord.
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hmmm...OK...
http://www.shoppershalt.com/Images/Products/SpinSpa/Spinspa_7.jpg
"For aging skin, use the Microdermabrasion Head to cleanse away dead skin cells from head to toe. Use the mesh sponge for a more gentle exfoliation, giving your skin that clean and healthy glow everyday. The soft massaging fingers also improve circulation, which is perfect for areas that are prone to cellulite. Just add your favorite soap or body wash and let the Spin Spa Shower Brush do the rest! The extra-long handle makes reaching your back and lower legs easy! Spin Spa requires no installation and takes three double-A batteries. "
http://www.shoppershalt.com/SpinSpa.asp
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Moonbear said:Yeah, I didn't really think that once you knew each other well enough to be in the shower together that scrubbing one's back was all that big of a deal. Of course, with most guys, if you called to them to come scrub your back for you and they weren't already that "close" to you, I'm pretty sure they'd assume you had an ulterior motive and wouldn't hesitate to take you up on the offer.
Yeah. What happened to the days when you could invite someone into the shower with you and not have it turn into some sex thing?
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TheStatutoryApe said:Yeah. What happened to the days when you could invite someone into the shower with you and not have it turn into some sex thing?
Is this from the days of the monastery?
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rewebster said:Is this from the days of the monastery?
Don't let those monks fool you. They are the last ones you should trust in the shower.
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yeah...
about your avatar...is that a monk?
about your avatar...is that a monk?
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Something about that does seem quite right. I suppose it's the matter of electrical tools in a shower that seems problematic, let alone the cutting/grinding disk.rewebster said:or, instead of toothbrushes:
wolram said:http://www.screwfix.com/prods/91103/Power-Tools/Grinders/Site-230mm-Grinder-240V;jses
http://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/43/p4758843_l.jpg
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He's tryiing to kill me!Moonbear said:Could we at least put a buffer pad on that instead of a grinder? We don't need her to exfoliate her spinal cord.
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Evo said:He's trying to kill me!
OOOOHooohh, Evo!
You're just looking at it from a different perspective
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Wasn't someone trying to organize a PF members trip to some 'fun' county fair or something?
maybe we could combine THAT and an exfoliation party?
maybe we could combine THAT and an exfoliation party?
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rewebster said:Wasn't someone trying to organize a PF members trip to some 'fun' county fair or something?
maybe we could combine THAT and an exfoliation party?
Ooh, yep, that sounds like a very hippy-ish way to use the hippy dippy soap. Now, if they're going to do it the hippy way, though, should they use a natural sponge, which would include killing little animals, or should they use a synthetic sponge, which is all processed and pumps chemicals into the environment?
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Moonbear said:Ooh, yep, that sounds like a very hippy-ish way to use the hippy dippy soap. Now, if they're going to do it the hippy way, though, should they use a natural sponge, which would include killing little animals, or should they use a synthetic sponge, which is all processed and pumps chemicals into the environment?No wonder they just sell the soap.
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No sponges...we'd have to use bark (from a tree that died a natural death, of course!).
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lisab said:(from a tree that died a natural death, of course!).
A chain-saw quite naturally kills a tree...
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Why does a question about back scrubbers end up with chainsaws?
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Borek said:To get back on topic, if you replace chainsaw teeth with toothbrush heads, you will have powerfull back scrubber. A little bit noisy, but verrrrrrrry effective.
Oh, and if it's gas powered instead of electric, you don't have to worry about the electrocution hazard in the shower. As a bonus, you could also use it to scrub the grout.
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Borek said:To get back on topic, if you replace chainsaw teeth with toothbrush heads, you will have powerfull back scrubber. A little bit noisy, but verrrrrrrry effective.
Especially if you use the ultrasonic ones...you can exfoliate with cavitation
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Might I say...car buffer with scrubbing heads...A LOT safer, quieter, etc. than the chainsaw idea.
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