Where did the term greased lightning come from?

Where did the term greased lightning come from?

Etymology. Believed to come from the observation that greased machinery tends to run faster, and the notion that if a lightning strike (the fastest normally observed movement) could be greased, it might move even faster. Originally US usage, but soon well known in UK due to Thackeray’s use in 1848 (see cite).

Does Walmart sell greased lightning?

Greased Lightning Super Strength Multi-Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser, 32 fl oz – Walmart.com – Walmart.com.

Who makes greased lightning?

BioLab, Inc.

How do you remove Mould from a shower head?

  1. Step 1: Remove the shower head from the shower arm.
  2. Step 2: Rinse the shower head in the sink with warm water to loosen the deposits and dirt.
  3. Step 3: Grab your bowl and fill it with distilled white vinegar.
  4. Step 4: Once you let the shower head soak overnight, get a toothbrush and scrub the face of the shower head.

Does La totally awesome kill mold?

Will awesome cleaner kill mold? To kill mold: Pour 3% concentration hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle. Saturate the moldy surface completely and leave it to sit for 10 minutes. Next, scrub the area to remove all of the mold and mold stains.

Is awesome spray a disinfectant?

No LA’s Totally Awesome All Purpose Cleaner ® is not a disinfectant.

Does Walmart sell awesome cleaner?

Awesome 201 All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser, 20 oz, Bottle, Liquid – Walmart.com – Walmart.com.

Is LA Totally Awesome Cleaner toxic?

LA’s Totally Awesome All Purpose Cleaner ® is a safe, naturally gentle soap, specially formulated for cleaning a variety of surfaces like floors, furniture, and other household surfaces. LA’s Totally Awesome All Purpose Cleaner ® is non-toxic.

What chemicals are in awesome cleaner?

  • Chemical name. CAS number.
  • Percent by Weight. Butyl Carbitol.
  • 111-90-0. 0.01 to 2.5%
  • Ecosurf EH-9. 7.
  • 0.5 to 4.0% Sodium Metasilicate.
  • 6834-92-0. 0.5 to 1.5%
  • Tetra Sodium EDTA. 64-02-8.
  • 0.5 to 1.5% Water.

Does Awesome have ammonia in it?

Remove tough stains easily using LA’s Totally Awesome All-Purpose Concentrated Cleaner. The non-flammable formula contains no phosphorous, acid, ammonia or bleach.

What good is ammonia?

About 80% of the ammonia produced by industry is used in agriculture as fertilizer. Ammonia is also used as a refrigerant gas, for purification of water supplies, and in the manufacture of plastics, explosives, textiles, pesticides, dyes and other chemicals.

Can I mix awesome cleaner with bleach?

Never combine bleach with any other household cleaner, because it might result in the release of a number of types of toxic gases. In particular, avoid using bleach to disinfect your shower, as it can be a factor in the creation of chloroform, a probable carcinogen.

Is store brand bleach vs Clorox?

They seem to be the same. The only difference is the bottle. Clorox claims to have a spill proof bottle. For the difference in price, I prefer to just be more careful pouring out of the generic bottle!

Does the brand of bleach matter?

The brand you buy doesn’t matter, it is the percentage of sodium hypochlorite in the bottle that matters. The normal ratio is 6%. Even name brands will have sales of watered down versions of their own brand name for sales, so always read the label.