Operation "Bathtub": The day I almost got divorced over a handful of mud
What's up, wild ones! It's Luismi here.
I'm sure it's happened to you: you get back from one of those epic rides, covered in mud even on your ID. You get to your apartment, look at your bike, look at the hallway and think: "If I walk in like this, my boss will ask for my divorce papers before I even take my helmet off."
My genius idea? "I'll put her in the bathtub." After all, the water's warm, there's soap, and I won't make a mess on the floor.
The "Mudflat of Discord"
Guys, don't do this. Seriously. Within five minutes, my wife's white bathtub looked like the Susqueda swamp. Mud stuck to the enamel, chain grease left a black scum that wouldn't come off even with sandpaper, and the best part: I clogged the drain .
When my wife walked into the bathroom and saw that... let's just say the scream could be heard all the way to the nearest mountain pass. I had to scrub for three hours with dish soap (yes, I ruined the kitchen bottle again) and call the plumber. The result: The joke cost me 150 euros.
The lesson: The Waterless is not for mud
After that, I learned there are two types of cleaning. If you've been out hunting in the mountains and you're covered in mud, you go to the gas station or use Bio Clean outside with a hose or buckets of water. There's no other way.
But what happens on those days when you go for a ride, and you come back with your bike covered in dust, sweat, and that annoying grit ? That's where I discovered the invention of the century: the Damoff Waterless Pro .
How do I keep my bike in the living room without getting kicked out of the house?
Now, when I get back from a "clean" route (no knee-deep mud, you know what I mean), I do the following in the same hallway:
- Waterless step: I spray the Waterless Pro on the frame. I don't need a hose, buckets, or any hassle.
- The magic of microfiber: I wipe it with the cloth and, bam!, the dust disappears and the painting shines brighter than my teeth when I brush mud off my face.
- Zero stains on the floor: Since it doesn't use water, there are no drips. My wife is happy because the bike looks like it came from a showroom, and I'm happy because I didn't have to argue with the plumber.
Guys, don't be animals. The bathtub is for people, not dirty bikes. If your bike is caked in mud, clean it outside. But for the rest of the year, for that sticky dust and sweat from your workouts, the Waterless Pro is your best friend for living in an apartment and still having a family.
Okay, here's the link if you want to try it.
See you on the trails, and keep your bike clean... but use your head!
