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This is the Conversation Forum for Caring for Latex Clothing Subject: rubber care Posted Jan 8, 2000 by graham   Posting 1 you forgot to mention that oil based lubricants will dissolve rubber very quickly ..so bad news to all you baby oil worshippers..on a serious note..condon#ms split v quickly on contact with vaseline. Not very protective in any sense! Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: rubber care Posted Mar 2, 2000 by Dazinho This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 2 I think that's a great entry and it gets a link from my page. I'm trying to put together a list of "alternative" entries and I think this is just right. Subject: rubber care Posted Mar 8, 2000 by Johanna This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 3 <<oil-based products>> Good point - which is why I do NOT reccomend "Armor All" for latex-care, as it has significant oil-content. Silly me - I had thought that was common knowledge amongst everyone, these days, especially given the increasingly prevalent use of condoms (and the knowledge that petroleum products are *bad* for the little devils). However, I had obviously forgotten that first rule - assume the reader knows nothing. Incidentally, I have been warned by some that cornstarch isn't the best dusting powder to use, as it can encourage the growth of bacteria. However, talcum powder is immune to that little problem - it's not an energy source for one-celled boogums. However, I still stick by cornstarch myself, and just wash the garment thoroughly as soon as I can after wearing it... I just can't stand the smell of talc... Johanna Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: rubber care Posted Jul 9, 2003 by kerida This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 4 Its also worth noting that rubber/latex garments should be stored away from sunlight Conversation list Most of the content on h2g2 is created by h2g2's Researchers, who are members of the public. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not those of the BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites referenced. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click on the relevant button to alert our Moderation Team. Conversation list

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