Next Time Your Mom Says Don't Go Out in The Rain, Spray Yourself With This

Re:Next Time Your Mom Says Don't Go Out in The Rain, Spray Y... by leeoniya on Saturday February 09, 2013 @02:17AM (#5191994)

Useful for surfaces which only come in contact with liquids. Not so much for a lot of stuff they demonstrate though, like hammer, gloves, boots, or generally anything where the coating would rub off in less than half a day's work.

Also, how many construction workers are concerned with keeping their work boots and gloves free of dirt stains? lol.

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Re:Next Time Your Mom Says Don't Go Out in The Rain, Spray Y... by Anechoic on Saturday February 09, 2013 @02:57AM (#5192047)

how many construction workers are concerned with keeping their work boots and gloves free of dirt stains

Many actually, especially toward the completion of projects when interior decorations are starting to be installed and the architect/owner/designer may demand removal of boots to prevent workers from tracking dirt on freshly laid carpet and flooring (I've seen this mostly on high-end residential but it also happens on commercial projects).

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Re:Next Time Your Mom Says Don't Go Out in The Rain, Spray Y... by anigbrowl on Saturday February 09, 2013 @03:57AM (#5192159)

That sounds odd (removal of boots) to me since it compromises safety and creates liability. Hardware and paint supply stores sell tough fabric bootees that fit over regular workboots for this sort of situation.

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Re:Next Time Your Mom Says Don't Go Out in The Rain, Spray Y... by leeoniya on Saturday February 09, 2013 @03:18AM (#5192092)

i would imagine the boot removal would be required regardless in these situations. i doubt this hydrophobic coating can withstand being walked upon and thoroughly abraded by a 200lb worker after being applied to the soles of the boots - the part that actually tracks mud.

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Re:Next Time Your Mom Says Don't Go Out in The Rain, Spray Y... by dmhdlr on Saturday February 09, 2013 @03:21AM (#5192099)

> high-end residential

lol

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Re:Next Time Your Mom Says Don't Go Out in The Rain, Spray Y... by gph on Saturday February 09, 2013 @04:49AM (#5192210)

Yea, you're right it wouldn't be useful for much since it doesn't have any durability.

But if they ever get around to making this durable in a construction environment it would save tons of money. Having done the bookkeeping for a small concrete construction firm I can tell you the glove expenditure alone can be several hundred dollars in just one season. Might not sound like a lot, but to a small business it really adds up.

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Re:Next Time Your Mom Says Don't Go Out in The Rain, Spray Y... by cglace on Saturday February 09, 2013 @10:05AM (#5192701)

Have you ever worked 12 hours with pounds of red mud stuck to your boots? It weighs a lot and if very annoying when you want to drive home or go eat.

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Re:Next Time Your Mom Says Don't Go Out in The Rain, Spray Y... by sliverstorm on Saturday February 09, 2013 @09:19PM (#5195142)

how many construction workers are concerned with keeping their work boots and gloves free of dirt stains?

They may not think about it, but dirt particles can shorten the life of many materials. Particles that make their way into fabric damage the fibers. I forget what mud does to leather, but I'm pretty sure there are deleterious effects there as well.

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Re:Next Time Your Mom Says Don't Go Out in The Rain, Spray Y... by nathan_long on Saturday February 09, 2013 @03:34PM (#5193900)

How many construction workers get in trucks and drive home and go into houses? How many have to clean their trucks and garage floors because of the dirt they track in?

Why do you think construction workers are so different from others?

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