Formula for Mechanic's Hand Cleaner

By

kerseymorris

I don't have exact amounts, but mix sugar (yes, regular sugar its gritty and don't burn in cuts or busted knuckles), olive oil (helps with dryness and soaks in better than lotions), and dawn dishwashing liquid (degreaser). I just mix all together in plastic container with lid and my husband just scoops some out, rubs it over hands, and rinses.

By

atinap

My hon is a mechanic what he does he uses cheap soap dish and salt, and rub hands together
magic he's got beautiful, hand, clean, no more oil. It works I have seen it.

By

Exasperated

Thanks to "bailegirl" for clarifying grits for those others out there who have never delighted in this food of the South. I might add that there is a coarse-ground cornmeal that may work for the purpose and wouldn't use up grits. Also, in all too many parts of the country, grits are non-existent in stores. Just ask a salesperson there and watch their face! CayC from FL

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bailegirl

Thanks for the recipe, sounds great. But just to clarify, there is a big difference between corn meal and grits. Corn meal is finely ground corn, similar to flour. Grits are made from Hominy and are more like a hot cereal (similar to oatmeal or porridge but "grittier", with a small, firmer grain than oatmeal.)