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nitsual912 t1_j6cyqcs wrote

Yeah, I didn’t realize this was not everyone’s reaction until I was well into adulthood. I can literally not touch one at all, and before I know it, it looks like I scratched it til it bled…but I didn’t. (Welt with an opening in the middle, that scabs over) Growing up my parents always just accused me of scratching them too much and that I just needed to resist. Well, I tried that, and my skin still reacted that way. Very unfair.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skeeter_syndrome

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PrisonerV t1_j6cy85j wrote

How professionals eliminate smells in vehicles for resale.

They use ozone.

You can get one for about $70 off Amazon. Leave it in the car, running for at least a couple of hours, and like magic all your smells will be gone.

https://youtu.be/AIfXfEZfOgs

https://youtu.be/NXR1dIQTeYQ

https://youtu.be/3_u1_e8dnYA

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scottreds2k t1_j6cx5lc wrote

Worked for a plumbing supply house as vp of purchasing for 20 years. Been retired for a year+. Faucets from major brands can have plastic traps, stoppers and more. The complete part numbers are different. Other items have consumer grade specs. Stainless sinks are thinner 22g vs 18g where they have different versions for price. I don't think toilets and china are different. Flush valves and flappers might be, but again, full part numbers are not the same. The AO Smith water heaters are the same, but sold with a different warranty. We didn't do much in tools so I can't comment there.

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