[pct-l] Soap?

[Marcia]

We employ the lick and rinse dishwashing method, too. I carry a pot scraper 
that is a "your name here credit card" from a mail offer. It scrapes the pot 
where I can't lick. The scraper also spreads peanut butter or double as a 
spoon when I bend it slightly. I guess if I were the ultrc lightest hiker I 
could use my Kaiser card or CA driver's license.

We did hear "Good lord...you cain't lick your bowl here" when we were on the 
AT. :D

Marcia

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes" <diane at santabarbarahikes.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:32 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Soap?



On Apr 23, 2008, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
>
>
> Another thought from a desert hiker: to clean dishes after a meal,
> lick them
> clean first.  Saliva has an enzyme in it that breaks down
> starches.  Saliva
> also contains varying amounts of fluoride, with its antiseptic
> properties.
> After all food debris has been removed in this fashion, I usually
> find that
> it takes no more than a 1/2 cup of hot water to finish sanitizing the
> dishes.  The 1/2 cup of water will look pretty clean (drink it if
> you want).
> The last thing to do is let the dishes dry completely (there are few
> organisms that can survive on a dry surface).  No soap will be needed.
> I know this sounds kind of gross, but I've been doing this for a
> few years
> now, and neither my husband nor myself have gotten sick.
> I personally like wet wipes better than hand sanitizer (less weight).
> They're great for a mini-bath (also known in medical circles as a
> PTA bath).

I don't think drinking the water is gross, but it's pretty
flavorless. Needs tea or something.

I plan to bring a tiny bit of liquid soap in a small bottle I got
from the vet for oral meds for my bird. The primary need for it I can
see is once in a while washing my undies and my rear end. I don't
plan to drink the water afterwards, however.

Sorry for that. Couldn't resist.

Diane

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