Alternative use for Talcum?

JR19

INFLATABLE SWIMMING POOL

After drying pool, cover inside of pool with talc (have found this prevents sticking) and pack away for the winter.

spufidoo

I uas talc in my rubbery swimming hat when dry to stop it sticking together and perishing in between uses. As far as I know, talc is the only thing which does the job. How about donating / selling at a vastly reduced cost all your spare talc to a local swimming training club, or giving to a local swimming pool for users to pick up for free?

elcoline

Some triathletes put this in their shoes to help dry their feet after coming out of the swim. I tend not to do this however as it usually means that after a while it builds up and you end up with a congealed white mass at the bottom of your shoes.

Another trick is to spray it liberally around your kit in the transition area so you can find your stuff easier when coming out of the swim. You have to watch this however as a good referee may notice and penalise you for illegal course marking. (MOST British Triathlon refs however will not pick up on this)!

Do put it in the swimming cap after you have finished however as it helps to stop it from sticking together and also helps to prevent build-up of mould.

luxor4t

Steel wrote: »

I've occasionally used it as a dry shampoo, but it can be a !!!!!! to brush out if you put too much on.

I remember trying that as a teenager. I did not want to buy the spray 'dry shampoo' that was quite expensive so used talc as a quick fix....oh dear!

I looked absolutely ancient as I had sprinkled on too much and had gone grey, could not brush it out, was covered in a cloud of dust and when I tried to wash it out it clumped together like scrambled egg. We had to make our own amusememnts in those days!

scottw_2

Talc used to be very popular for dancing (good lubricant on wooden dancefloors) - I'll have to give it another go and help shed a couple of pounds - saves paying for gym membership!

sanmarco5

Louise2007 wrote: »

Can I just say be careful, read this:
http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/cosmetics/talc.htm

I was using talc all over my body after I had a shower (before I went to bed) since I was 13 I am now 23. If I had known it can cause ovarian cancer I would never have used it! I won’t know if it’s done any harm now as it can take years. Hopefully it hasn’t as I am 7 months pregnant - another thing I have read is that if you choose to put talc on your baby make sure it’s a tiny bit on the back, never on the chest, and make sure it has a nappy on when your baby is around talc especially with girls.

Back to the subject now, talc can be very useful when you have sores in between your toes, before you go to bed put talc on the sores and it would have dried them up by the morning - tried and it works.

Another is if you have squeaky floorboards, sprinkle talc all over them and it should stop them squeaking when rubbing together - not had a chance to try but will be trying it soon so will let you know!

Cheers x

You can buy powder that doesnt contain talc, johnsons do a talc free baby powder

ollyk

To all the people saying talc is dangerous my grandparents used the stuff all their lives without any ill effects...They lived into their 90's...

I personally use Talc with washing up gloves as my hands are too big even for extra large gloves, it makes putting on and hygienically removing real easy!

ricecake_2

Not many people know this, but its excellent for deterring/killing ants. Not sure which it does, but if you sprinkle it around their access points, they dissappear! Keep some for next year.

Alos, my sons school and many others i think are giving shoebox gifts to children abroad, im sure you could use some up there.
Amanda

Valky9

http://www.samaritanspurse.uk.com/occ/index.asp
You could donate the talc to charity by packing some into a christmas box which gets sent to children in need around world. A very worthwhile cause. (there are loads of drop-off points-theres bound to be one very close to you)

podsbird

In a make-up emergency I have used it as face powder!!! :rotfl: