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Title: Box Hygiene
Post by: FattusCattus on December 27, 2020, 11:29:10 PM

I have massive plums, and they sweat a lot during longer innings, which can affect my box.

Initially, Mrs Fattu s would spray my box with Dettol after each innings, but the latent chemical properties of this, cause my Kumquats to itch quite a lot.

My father suggested jet-washing my box - but I'm more in favour of disinfectant wipes (which helps the smell)

Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Box Hygiene
Post by: Blank Bats on December 28, 2020, 12:15:14 AM

What do you mean by longer innings, are you now a proper batsman Brucie ?

Title: Re: Box Hygiene
Post by: brokenbat on December 28, 2020, 12:21:37 AM

Quote from: FattusCattus on December 27, 2020, 11:29:10 PM

I have massive plums, and they sweat a lot during longer innings, which can affect my box.

Initially, Mrs Fattu s would spray my box with Dettol after each innings, but the latent chemical properties of this, cause my Kumquats to itch quite a lot.

My father suggested jet-washing my box - but I'm more in favour of disinfectant wipes (which helps the smell)

Any suggestions?

All i can say is that your Mrs is a legend

Title: Re: Box Hygiene
Post by: FattusCattus on December 28, 2020, 12:22:03 AM

Oh yeah - I take it real iong  now!!!!

Title: Re: Box Hygiene
Post by: Jimbo on December 28, 2020, 12:22:19 AM

Dettol antibacterial wipes might be your friend. Should remove the smell but they're also meant for direct use on skin so shouldn't cause any err... irritation.

Title: Re: Box Hygiene
Post by: InternalTraining on December 28, 2020, 01:26:09 AM

Quote from: FattusCattus on December 27, 2020, 11:29:10 PM

Any suggestions?

You can throw this with rest of the laundry:

https://www.amazon.com/Shock-Doctor-Compression-Short-Bio-Flex/dp/B007KF5UVC/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=shock%2Bdoctor%2Bsize%2Blarge%2Bwith%2Bcup&qid=1609118687&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-2&th=1&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Shock-Doctor-Compression-Short-Bio-Flex/dp/B007KF5UVC/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=shock%2Bdoctor%2Bsize%2Blarge%2Bwith%2Bcup&qid=1609118687&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-2&th=1&psc=1)

Title: Re: Box Hygiene
Post by: SurreySam on December 28, 2020, 11:24:29 AM

Used this for my batting helmet, so could well work with your Box/Betty Swollocks issue.

(https://www.equisupermarket.co.uk/img/product/charles-owen-hat-deodorizer-150ml-90000585-1600.jpg)

Title: Re: Box Hygiene
Post by: Mpt7 on December 28, 2020, 12:06:51 PM

I’ve often heard old tales of using Cotten buds and their own saliva.

Obviously, takes time and effort but according to the old timers they swear by a good spit shine

Title: Re: Box Hygiene
Post by: Buzz on December 28, 2020, 07:09:33 PM

Use sanitiser?

Title: Re: Box Hygiene
Post by: Chalkie on December 28, 2020, 07:15:15 PM

If your plums are getting rather ripe then maybe pop the box in the fridge before use, then it should keep your fruity bits nice and cool, with the added benefit of some shrinkage, so easier to fit them inside into the box. Also the cold temperature should help kill off any smell.  :)

Title: Re: Box Hygiene
Post by: Danny1981 on December 28, 2020, 07:37:19 PM

Get your plumbs emptied on a more regular basis. Maybe the night before a game hahaha

Title: Re: Box Hygiene
Post by: Alvaro on December 28, 2020, 07:39:07 PM

Begin the world’s largest box collection? One for every game you play from now on.

Title: Re: Box Hygiene
Post by: More Glue Than Wood on December 28, 2020, 07:40:56 PM

put vodka/gin in it at the end of a game - cleans and you a handy cup for your drink!

Title: Re: Box Hygiene
Post by: otit on December 28, 2020, 10:31:49 PM

The longer you leave it without cleaning the less times you're stumped. Science