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Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: Toky on November 05, 2010, 19:13:48 PM
I've seen them in lots of plugholes when on holiday, little round white balls. What are they called please? Got a bit of a debate going on with a work mate about them,,,,,,,,sad, I know!
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Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: dycedon on November 05, 2010, 19:17:50 PM
mothballs ??
Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: amca on November 05, 2010, 19:37:13 PM
The moths where you live must be some size!
Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: Toky on November 05, 2010, 20:08:24 PM
That's what I thought too DD, but they are small. Still, you maybe correct, unless someone knows otherwise.
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Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: scorcher on November 05, 2010, 20:14:11 PM
Mint Imperials?
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Post by: CAROL BROWNE on November 05, 2010, 20:55:39 PM
they are moth balls. thought they were to keep the mossies away
Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: busybee on November 05, 2010, 21:03:57 PM
they are dual purpose one for keeping the mozzies away and two to keep the sink smelling fresh(yuk cant stand the smell meself)
Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: Jim Fraser on November 05, 2010, 22:00:18 PM
Tried tasting ours, certainly not mint imperials, definitely mothballs.
Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: Ian on November 05, 2010, 22:00:58 PM
We use them all the time - they are sold in Genpa for about 2 lira per box of 50 (ish)- the brand is called Cenk - see details from their web site - using google translate:

PRODUCT DETAILS - Cenk Tablets Odor
Cenk urinal deodorizer tablets are used, and sink. Removes all unwanted odors. Do not use the bathroom and outside toilets. Cenk deodorant tablets, 150gr'lik box, packaging bag with 1kg'lik 500gr'lik jar or can be obtained.

See: http://www.tibet.com.tr/urun_detay.php?ur_id=83
Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: Toky on November 06, 2010, 00:12:38 AM
Ha ha ha, cheers for the info. My co worker loves them and wants some but she was horrified when I told her I thought they were mothballs. She loves the smell of them.
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Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: tribalelder on November 06, 2010, 06:22:16 AM
(http:// Removes all unwanted odors. Do not use the bathroom and outside toilets. Cenk deodorant tablets, )

Sorry quote did not work.....posted by Ian "Removes all unwanted odors.  Do not use the bathroom and outside toilets. Cenk deodorant tablets"

So where are you supposed to go[?]:D:D:D
Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: Ian on November 06, 2010, 07:40:45 AM
Brian - hi - the mystical wonders of google translator  :)

Ps Hope you are both well - we still owe you a meal - I promise it will happen early next time we are over!
Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: dycedon on November 06, 2010, 09:19:11 AM
the moths up here in ABZ are the size of seagulls
Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: Jim Fraser on November 06, 2010, 20:01:32 PM
quote:
Originally posted by dycedon

the moths up here in ABZ are the size of seagulls


Then you need bigger balls
Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: scot on November 07, 2010, 12:59:46 PM
Even Bigger.
Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: amca on November 10, 2010, 12:55:20 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Jim Fraser

quote:
Originally posted by dycedon

the moths up here in ABZ are the size of seagulls


Then you need bigger balls



Scientists have found a bushcricket species with testicles that account for up to 14% of its body weight.

It is the animal with the biggest testicles in relation to its body weight, they write in Biology Letters.
Title: Plughole sanitisers
Post by: desmartinson on November 10, 2010, 14:37:52 PM
Getting like visa topic this, sounds like a right load of B******S. ;):D