Scrubbing the middle of your back

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges of effectively scrubbing and exfoliating the upper middle portion of the back, particularly for individuals who may not have assistance. Participants explore various methods, tools, and creative solutions for back exfoliation, including DIY ideas and commercial products.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration with existing back scrubbing devices and suggests a DIY solution involving a cat scratching post.
  • Another participant mentions using a long scrub towel as a potential solution, similar to a previously described method.
  • Several participants recommend various commercial products, including back scrubbing brushes and loofahs on a stick, while noting their effectiveness varies.
  • Some participants share personal anecdotes about their experiences with back exfoliation, including the difficulty of reaching certain spots.
  • One participant humorously suggests using a battery-powered toothbrush as an unconventional tool for back scrubbing.
  • There are discussions about the social implications of needing assistance for back scrubbing, with some participants joking about the role of a significant other in this context.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best method for back exfoliation. Multiple competing views and suggestions are presented, with varying degrees of effectiveness reported.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention limitations in their physical ability to reach their backs due to injuries, which may affect their ability to use certain tools effectively. There are also references to personal preferences and experiences that influence the perceived need for exfoliation.

  • #61
Moonbear said:
Ooh, we could just strap her to the roof of the car and drive through the car wash!
I'm afraid of getting water splashed on my face. Can I wear an old deep sea diving helmet?
 
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  • #62
Moonbear said:
Ooh, we could just strap her to the roof of the car and drive through the car wash!

I am really proud of all us for trying to help Evo so much
 
  • #63
I know how to exfoliate Evo! Strap her to trailer ball of a 4x4 and drag her through a field. It's all natural!

We could strap her to the back of an all-electric golf cart if someone objects to the emissions of an ICE.
 
  • #64
turbo-1 said:
I know how to exfoliate Evo! Strap her to trailer ball of a 4x4 and drag her through a field. It's all natural!

We could strap her to the back of an all-electric golf cart if someone objects to the emissions of an ICE.

Oh, how about a cornfield after the stalks have been harvested for silage? The leftover stumps of the cornstalks always looks like a giant bristly brush to me.
 
  • #65
Moonbear said:
Oh, how about a cornfield after the stalks have been harvested for silage? The leftover stumps of the cornstalks always looks like a giant bristly brush to me.
If you go fast enough, the average contact time of the stumps should be minimized. She should be quite comfortable.
 
  • #66
Moonie, could we market this as a spa treatment and get rich? I think US women would go for it if we had a good ad agency. The chopped corn-fields are plentiful, and the tow-vehicles don't have to be expensive, though after first year, we should be able to afford vintage Ferrari GTOs. Fun!
 
  • #67
turbo-1 said:
If you go fast enough, the average contact time of the stumps should be minimized. She should be quite comfortable.
Wait! You're not dragging me over a cornfield!

I'll just scoot along the carpet on my back, thankyouverymuch.
 
  • #68
This with some strings attached to it. Pet brushes are awesome to scratch your back.
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  • #69
Evo said:
Wait! You're not dragging me over a cornfield!

I'll just scoot along the carpet on my back, thankyouverymuch.
You're our spokesperson! Moonie and I need you to establish our business. Don't make us shun you!
 
  • #70
Evo said:
Wait! You're not dragging me over a cornfield!

I'll just scoot along the carpet on my back, thankyouverymuch.

yeah--I seen some videos of dogs doing that





(hmmm---maybe it wasn't their back)
 
  • #71
rewebster said:
yeah--I seen some videos of dogs doing that

(hmmm---maybe it wasn't their back)
Perhaps some portion of the back... I don't think that Evo needs exfoliation in that region, though I could be assuming too much.
 
  • #72
moose said:
This with some strings attached to it. Pet brushes are awesome to scratch your back.
1387_Trixie_Buerste_1.jpg

that almost looks like a cactus---are there cactus patches where you live?
 
  • #73
turbo-1 said:
You're our spokesperson! Moonie and I need you to establish our business. Don't make us shun you!

moose said:
This with some strings attached to it. Pet brushes are awesome to scratch your back.
1387_Trixie_Buerste_1.jpg

rewebster said:
yeah--I seen some videos of dogs doing that

(hmmm---maybe it wasn't their back)

turbo-1 said:
Perhaps some portion of the back... I don't think that Evo needs exfoliation in that region, though I could be assuming too much.
AAAAARGGGGHH! Somebody help me!

I don't have worms and I'm not dragging my rear end. Hmmmpf!
 
  • #74
We need that spider cam operational next week just to check

(maybe its fleas)
 
  • #75
turbo-1 said:
Perhaps some portion of the back... I don't think that Evo needs exfoliation in that region, though I could be assuming too much.

Maybe that's why the guys cringe when she asks them to help her exfoliate. :rolleyes:

Yeah, you're right, we could make a fortune marketing this as a spa treatment. We can pitch the fresh, country air (as we envelop them in the exhaust fumes of the tractor...but they won't know about that until they get there :rolleyes:), I can use my credentials to endorse claims that it'll help them with their sex lives, Evo can be our spokesmodel, and you can run the tractor. And most importantly, it's all natural, so it must be good for you! Yep, I think we have a solid business plan there. :biggrin:
 
  • #76
"You will get our patented algae oil bath as part of the spa treatment"
 
  • #77
:eek:

You know, suddenly, I don't feel any problem with the middle of my back. Why, I've been told that it's just as soft as a kitten's whiskers.
 
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  • #78
Evo said:
AAAAARGGGGHH! Somebody help me!
I don't have worms and I'm not dragging my rear end. Hmmmpf!

Evo, you just need a man






(hmmm...I think there was a rather long thread about that at one time, wasn't there?)
 
  • #79
I'm also enjoying the "similar threads" matches here. The two titles that have really caught my eye are, "Not back-to-back emission of decay products" and "In the middle of two crises." :smile:
 
  • #80
Note to self: Do not open Evo's threads while drinking coffee :smile: :biggrin:
 
  • #81
NoTime said:
Note to self: Do not open Evo's threads while drinking coffee :smile: :biggrin:

That's why Evo goes through so many computers and/or keyboards.
 
  • #82
evo, if you put an ad in the local paper about needing your back scrubbed, I bet 10 to 1 that you'll get some responses
 
  • #83
rewebster said:
evo, if you put an ad in the local paper about needing your back scrubbed, I bet 10 to 1 that you'll get some responses

And when she sees the people responding to her ad, she'll be begging us to drag her through a cornfield! :biggrin:
 
  • #84
I wonder if wheat stubble would work?
 
  • #85
Moonbear said:
And when she sees the people responding to her ad, she'll be begging us to drag her through a cornfield! :biggrin:
:smile:
 
  • #86
Evo said:
You know, suddenly, I don't feel any problem with the middle of my back. Why, I've been told that it's just as soft as a kitten's whiskers.
Ask the person who told you that to exfoliate you. I exfoliate the middle of my back after I get out of the shower. When I dry myself off, I hold the towel taut and run the edge across my back. It never occurred to me to ask my wife to lend a hand and she has never asked me. I'll ask my wife what she does. She has a lot of expensive goop that exfoliates while it moisturizes, so it should be an issue for her.
 
  • #87
jimmysnyder said:
I'll ask my wife what she does.

...:rolleyes: errr, you might not want to know...does your wife know Danger?
 

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