Ritual - Nature Calls, Redefining "Toilet Water"...

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11602

You think your $#^& don't stank?

I've been putting off sharing this product for quite some time, as frankly I just didn't know how to go about it. Should I take the "serious" and "scientific" approach, or should I just let it all hang out and write something gut busting funny.

Initially - I decided on the funny route and was going to blame the 1989 Earthquake here in the S.F. Bay area, on my first experience with Indian Cuisine.

After much personal debate i've decided to take the middle road.

Sigh... I present to you - a #2 - toilet de-stankafier. No, this isn't febreeze grandpa - get with the times, this is a product designed to destroy the "stank" prior to the.... errrr.... uhhh..... stank process. This product is called "Nature Calls" by a company called Ritual - and i'll let the instructions tell the tale....
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11486

While I would hardly describe turd drops as "revolutionary" - believe it or not, this product is absolutely and amazingly effective. Had nothing to consume all day but corn beef hash, cabbage and beans? Taco Tuesday? All you can eat Indian curry? - Have no fear, the poop drops are here - and they've got your rear covered!

Alright - let's get down to "business." Drop a few (come on, be mature) drops of "product" into the ole porcelain goddess watery eye - and you immediately see the drops react with the water. Exactly what they're doing - I have no idea, but you see it immediately spread out across the water and have some sort of "reaction" with the water.... it's quite strange. You can smell the product - and it has an interesting citrus like scent to it, certainly not like an air freshener or something designed to mask the scent. Unfortunately it has the same scent as the rest of their product line (shaving creams, balms, etc) which personally I find repulsive as lathering your face up in the morning with the same scent as the turd drops isn't appealing - but alas, I digress.

Do your business, for the love of god wipe a few times, flush and wash your hands. Leave the bathroom - walk back in 5 seconds later, and there is no scent or clue of the ungodly demons you had just relentlessly battled and conquered.

Now.... being the scientist, and humanitarian that I am - I had to well... you know - make sure my olfactory system hadn't melted, and "test" the effectiveness on someone else who hadn't experienced "the fury." Let me just say (I am in sooo much trouble) calling over the Mrs. to "test" your experiment isn't a very smart idea.... what I do for you people. :rolleyes:

So, after the very un-amused Mrs. figured out why I had called her over to the "depository" - after I repeatedly snickered "can you (HHHAHAHAHAH) smell anything?" she was pretty perturbed. Despite the severe tongue lashing I received - we were both pleased (and I am still alive) to report - no malodor was detected.

Ladies, dames, girls of all ages, rejoice in a much less "fragrant" relationship with your dapper fella and procure yourself a little bottle of this witches brew today.

Seriously though..... this $&^* works :biggrin:

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11484

[thirdeye]

I think I'm going to get some of this. Not for me of coarse..:biggrin:
but for my boy. I'll tell you what, that boy of mine stinks, I mean, something crawled inside and died......:eek:
Where can I find it Joel?

[joel]

Your "boy" :rolleyes: can find it here (http://www.yourritual.com/product-nature-calls.cfm). :lol:

[thirdeye]

Your "boy" :rolleyes: can find it here (http://www.yourritual.com/product-nature-calls.cfm). :lol

Thanks Joel, The order is going in first thing tomorrow...

Yes sir my boy, I have been in latreens that smelled better than this kid....Must be from his mothers side...:biggrin:

[TstebinsB]

Thanks Joel, The order is going in first thing tomorrow...

Yes sir my boy, I have been in latreens that smelled better than this kid....Must be from his mothers side...:biggrin:

Of course! :lol:

[LiquidStrike]

Thanks for the tip. This could make a great holiday gift! (I'm always on the lookout for the good ones!)

Out of curiosity - has anyone tried any of their other products? I didn't see any in the Reviews forum..

[joel]

Thanks for the tip. This could make a great holiday gift! (I'm always on the lookout for the good ones!)

Out of curiosity - has anyone tried any of their other products? I didn't see any in the Reviews forum..

Yep. I'm not wild about their shaving cream - but their aftershave balm is quite nice. Unfortunately - everything in their line smells the same (including the "Nature Calls" drops) so if you use the "drops" it'll gross you out to have the stuff on your face :lol: It doesn't smell bad - but the association is unforgettable.

[momo360]

I can't believe this! I got this stuff (not that exact brand) and have been using it for ages. Never thought of sharing it with the forum, though. Mine leaves a eucalyptus kinda scent. Very nice when used alongside Proraso! :biggrin:

[TstebinsB]

Seriously though, as an organic eater, I have quite the varied diet. I go from freshly churned wheatgrass juice to psyllium husks shakes, wild salmon to steamed kale. As a result, I've been known to introduce .. how should say.. unseasonable fetidness into the bathroom.. or bathroom area. This should come in quite handy.

[Must Dash]

I'll tell you what, that boy of mine stinks, I mean, something crawled inside and died......:eek:


Well, the instructions do state ' keep out of reach of children'. That should probably include your nose.

Cheers


Jeremy

[LiquidStrike]

Unfortunately - everything in their line smells the same (including the "Nature Calls" drops) so if you use the "drops" it'll gross you out to have the stuff on your face :lol: It doesn't smell bad - but the association is unforgettable.

Ahh - good to know. This excellent insight changes my purchase plans. I think I'll just stick to the stank-remover. Uhhh....for a friend.

[Evbo]

Alright. I have to try this stuff. HAVE to. And full disclosure: this is for ME. For ME! None of this namby-pamby "...for a friend" stuff. These are MY dumps we're talkin about and goddammit, I'm proud of 'em!

...and of course, over the years SWMBO has grown to uh, appreciate the depth of my, er, talents in this area. No doubt her admiration will increase TENFOLD if this crap (pardon the pun) works!

I thank you from my bottom ... uh, from the bottom of my heart for letting me know this product exists. Moreover, my wife thanks you from the bottom of her heart.

...that is, provided it works. :wink:

[falkon]

better keep one of these bad boys in your pocket during the next extended visit to anyone you don't feel like asking where they keep their air freshener!

[Baloosh]

W. T. F.

Most interesting review I've seen on any site. Didn't even know something like this existed. I gotta say, the review was written with the perfect balance of humor and info... well done!

[Citizen D]

I tell you what I smell...a challenge!

I'm not going to go into detail, but let's say after a night at my favourite Northern Indian Cuisine establishment, including a detour to my local purveyor of alcoholic beverages, I enter the privvy the next morning armed with a ouija board, a bible, and a wooden stake.

Let's just hope they ship to Australia

[ulven22]

I have just sent them an e-mail asking for shipping to Norway:001_smile

[Sabledog]

Let's just hope they ship to Australia

They show a reseller in Auckland....

[michael m]

Well its different.........
Next time you have a party.......Hey who knows the possibilities .

[BUCCANEER]

Wow!!!! Talk about out of the ordinary...:w00t: It's hard to say this but, sounds like this stuff could be the next handy "Mother's little helper".:w00t: I wonder if they make an industrial strength version? You know ... for camp grounds or those nice little "privys" they use at fair grounds and outdoor concerts. Not to mention the occasional outhouse.

[Bubarubu]

I've seen less complimentary reviews of similar products, but I might have to give this one a try. They even have a retailer downtown...field trip this afternoon....

[rabidpotatochip]

Yeah, half the guys on this site are going to buy some just to see if they can overwhelm it.

Hell, I'm buying some next time I have some extra cash laying around.

[thirdeye]

Yeah, half the guys on this site are going to buy some just to see if they can overwhelm it.


I'm thinking some hot wings, bean dip, jalapeno poppers and a few beers should do the trick....:biggrin:
Of coarse my kid can't have the beers...

[milhouse]

I like the manly man on the label.

It's manly. That's how you can tell it's working.

[BigColdMartini]

Wouldn't a simple courtesy flush at the proper time (for me it barely has a chance to hit the water) be just as effective and cheaper. It may not be as environmentally friendly and may use more water but hitting the flush lever works great.

[joel]

Wow!!!! Talk about out of the ordinary...:w00t: It's hard to say this but, sounds like this stuff could be the next handy "Mother's little helper".:w00t: I wonder if they make an industrial strength version? You know ... for camp grounds or those nice little "privys" they use at fair grounds and outdoor concerts. Not to mention the occasional outhouse.

2 drops for your average MOAB or stinger. 3-4 drops if you're launching a "nuke." :lol:

Prepare to be emasculated. Your foulest creations will be thwarted... at least mine - and everyone I could convince to "test" it was....

[TstebinsB]

Yeah, half the guys on this site are going to buy some just to see if they can overwhelm it.

Hell, I'm buying some next time I have some extra cash laying around.

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[spiffykyle]

I am so in for the who-can-beat "the drops" contest.

I'm thinking after a night of Mexican food and margaritas, combined inside a guy with colon problems (too much info?), the Nature Calls guy will head for the hills.

My in-laws even keep a can of air freshener under the bathroom sink for me :blushing:

spiffy

[letterk]

I can't believe I'm ordering this...

[dpm]

Taco Tuesday at Cantina in Walnut Creek? Yum! Miss that place!

[DustBow]

This would have been really nice to have in college - 5 or 6 guys living in a house, spendingg 2-3 days per weekend living on Wendy's, Chinese takeout, Taco Bell and Milwaukee's Best light.....:eek: :death::rik1:

[cr8n]

OK, now what will we name this new Disorder that Joel has inaugurated???

Let me start by suggesting DNAD - Dump Neutralization Acquisition Disorder.

[Zeni]

This thread is useless without pics.

[JBHoren]

I'd like to suggest to The Mods that they give Joel a new title: Tidy-Bowl Man
Someone should introduce the Nature Calls folks to the nice people at Colonblow (http://www.colonblow.com/)

[Targ]

No sissy drops for me,
when I close that bathroom door(if I do) it's WAR! To all who enter after fear not as death will be quick!
I save my worst though for work :biggrin: No fan nor sprays will I use as I am the Mad Russian!
However I will administer smelling salts to the weak spirited amongst us.

[Doc4]

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I ... I ... I can no longer smell what the Rock is cookin' ... :001_huh:

[Targ]

Besides,
my poop smells like Roses :biggrin::biggrin:

[rabidpotatochip]

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I ... I ... I can no longer smell what the Rock is cookin' ... :001_huh:

:lol: Sure ya can, just not the aftermath. :biggrin:

[Maximilian]

This thread is useless without pics.

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[momo360]

I'd like to suggest to The Mods that they give Joel a new title: Tidy-Bowl Man



well, at a certain point your posts will get you the title "Your Armpits Smell Nice." So ... along those lines... Joel can get ...ummm...... well I'm sure the moderators can come up with something. :blush:

[momo360]

HAHAHAHAHAHA

+1 :w00t:

[Ichthys]

Between this and Beeno, our culture has most definitely reached a higher plane.

Now if I could just get some for my Labrador Retriever....

Rick

[Prospero]

Hmmm, I have a cat which goes to it's litter box and then runs like H#$%$. And if I stick my nose around the door :eek:, I understand exactly why. Perhaps this is also interesting for those 'other toilet' kind of situations.

And NO, I don't feed my cat Indian Curry :cool:

[Ltltony]

Everyone I have told about this stuff is interested in buying a bottle. It's a great idea.

[rabidpotatochip]

Hmmm, I have a cat which goes to it's litter box and then runs like H#$%$. And if I stick my nose around the door :eek:, I understand exactly why. Perhaps this is also interesting for those 'other toilet' kind of situations.

And NO, I don't feed my cat Indian Curry :cool:

What you need is a ventilation duct with negative pressure. Now, I've only done this in the summer and it broke pretty easily, but it's pretty effective and good for a few laughs while it lasts. Basically get some dryer tubing and some duct tape (it just gets better), attach a small fan to one end of the tube creating as much of a seal as possible with the duct tape, then make a hole in the top of the litter box and use duct tape to secure the non-fan end of the dryer tubing to it. Crack open a window and aim the fan outside. If you have a skittish cat you'll want longer tubing so as to minimize the noise.

Edit: Oh yeah, the best innovation I ever saw in a bathroom with regards to smell was having the fan on a timer. That way you could numerically rate your droppings by how long it took to dissipate the smell.

[castlecraver]

I just want to say that I don't believe this product has been truly vetted until tested upon the outcome of one of my legendary White Castle binges.

I think I can beat the drops. If not, I'll buy stock in "Ritual".

[joel]

I just want to say that I don't believe this product has been truly vetted until tested upon the outcome of one of my legendary White Castle binges.

I think I can beat the drops. If not, I'll buy stock in "Ritual".

Drop in 4-5 drops (normal dose is 1-2) and if you can beat 'em, you wouldn't want to admit it in public. Seriously.

[pallan]

You guys have made me shoot my morning coffee out my nose!!! I was laughing so hard (especially after reading the testimonials on the ColonBlow website) that my son who was getting ready for school asked what was going on. Maybe we need a new jingle ... "The best part of waking up is ColonBlow in my cup and NatureCalls in my bowl!"
Thanks for a much need laugh!!!!
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[gugi]

i mean in the 'decant club'

[Silb3r]

I can easily see this as becoming part of a date survival kit:

"You go to her place to pick her up for a night on the town when the urge hits you... Mind if I use your restroom real quick? Better not leave anything behind! Luckily when nature calls you've got Nature Calls :thumbsup:"

[papasmurf]

I can easily see this as becoming part of a date survival kit:

"You go to her place to pick her up for a night on the town when the urge hits you... Mind if I use your restroom real quick? Better not leave anything behind! Luckily when nature calls you've got Nature Calls :thumbsup:"



ROFL



I just got the image of the movie Dumb and Dumber in my head :lol:

[Evbo]

Alright. So I bought this stuff and tried it out last night. And it works. It's kind of amazing but yes, it works. It works just like it's supposed to.

Here's my question, and I'm hoping those of you who have some knowledge of chemistry can help me out here.

I looked at the ingredients list. One of the components is something called glycolic ether. Based what I've been able to glean from an admittedly hurried web search, I THINK glycolic ether is some sort of solvent that's partially soluble in water. It makes sense; when you put the drops in the bowl the stuff spreads itself out over the entire surface area of the water, boom.

While it does work like it's supposed to, and while there's definitely a somewhat "green" component to the smell of this stuff, to my nose there's also a distinctive chemical element. It actually smells a bit toxic to me -- I can kind of taste the odor in the back of my throat, the way you can with some of the stronger cleaning products out there.

So my question is, exactly what is glycolic ether? Is it a toxic substance that probably shouldn't be flushed into the water system? Or is it more benign than that?

I somehow have a feeling that this isn't a very "green" product. Which would be a shame, cause it works.

Please advise. Thanks very much!

Evan

[Silb3r]

I just got the image of the movie Dumb and Dumber in my head :lol:

Hahaha!! :w00t: That's exactly what I had in mind! :lol::lol:

[joel]

Alright. So I bought this stuff and tried it out last night. And it works. It's kind of amazing but yes, it works. It works just like it's supposed to.

Here's my question, and I'm hoping those of you who have some knowledge of chemistry can help me out here.

I looked at the ingredients list. One of the components is something called glycolic ether. Based what I've been able to glean from an admittedly hurried web search, I THINK glycolic ether is some sort of solvent that's partially soluble in water. It makes sense; when you put the drops in the bowl the stuff spreads itself out over the entire surface area of the water, boom.

While it does work like it's supposed to, and while there's definitely a somewhat "green" component to the smell of this stuff, to my nose there's also a distinctive chemical element. It actually smells a bit toxic to me -- I can kind of taste the odor in the back of my throat, the way you can with some of the stronger cleaning products out there.

So my question is, exactly what is glycolic ether? Is it a toxic substance that probably shouldn't be flushed into the water system? Or is it more benign than that?

I somehow have a feeling that this isn't a very "green" product. Which would be a shame, cause it works.

Please advise. Thanks very much!

Evan

Evan,
The scent isn't a chemical scent, it's their signature "lemon" scent, and is the same as their razor rinse, shaving cream and aftershave. Apparently they're coming out with a new scent as well for their products as well.

[cubiculum]

This product basically forms a "film" on the surface of the toilet water that is more impervious to offensive smells.

Now, to put is as mildly as I can, the product won't be very effective if you're the kind of person whose bowel movements tend to be large enough in volume that they break the surface of the water or if you have a fairly high fat content to your diet, as that tends to produce some "floaters," which will undoubtedly breach the odor barrier.

It seem unfortunate that the crowd that probably needs the help so much in this area (big burly guys who chow down on hamburgers and cheese all day) won't benefit much from this product :001_smile

[kongjie]

I did some "testing" over the weekend.

You're paying for a very tiny bottle. I forgot to note how many ounces but I can't imagine more than 4. Maybe even 2.5. On the plus side, it's a great size to keep in your pocket. And since it only requires 2 drops it will probably last at least a month, if not more.

If you order by mail, the shipping is almost equal to the price of the product.

To me the stuff has a vague citronella smell. It's not at all unpleasant, but it is very persistent. The bottle can't contain it. And I'm pretty sure that some of it remains in the toilet water after flushing. That's right--it even has some efficacy the next day (or later in the day, whenever nature calls again).

I would say that the product is effective but not miraculous. That is to say, it eliminates the most horrible aspects of the experience but I still think someone coming in the bathroom just afterwards would have a pretty good idea what just happened LOL.

I intend to use it sub rosa for several weeks and then ask my wife, having you noticed that you haven't had to run past my bathroom door holding your breath recently?

[northpaw]

The real question is: does it beat good ol' matches?

I've yet to find a stank - human or cat - that a match or three wouldn't effectively neutralize. Maybe some folks hate the smell of matches, but then again, money smells pretty good, and matches are cheap. :001_smile

Then again, I guess you can't use matches everywhere.

[kongjie]

My verdict is that it beats matches, barely, on everything but price. It's more subtle than matches.

[Aevum]

and the lime beats the smell of burning matches, the lime you can excuse as a freshner or a cologne, the burning match... well i think axe smells similar, no ?

might be good if you visit the toilet at the inlaws,

[DarkCanuck]

It has Ether in it! :eek:

[Evbo]

It has Ether in it! :eek:

Glycolic ether, yeah. And I'd still like to know what that stuff is!

[Beast]

How effective is it as a breath freshener?

[DaveAri]

Here another product

http://justadrop.net/

White Castle Here I Come
:w00t::w00t::w00t:

[Evbo]

Alright. It seems there's another competitive product out there called Just A Drop (http://www.solutions.com/jump.jsp?itemID=9562&itemType=PRODUCT#detailsAnchor). It's a bit cheaper than the Nature Calls product and only requires a single drop...

"...in the bowl before you use it, and 98% of odors are eliminated."

(I wonder who calculates the 98%. :eek2:)

I shall check it out and report back!

[Evbo]

Here another product

http://justadrop.net/

White Castle Here I Come
:w00t::w00t::w00t:

That'll teach me to read other posts before I post. :mad2:

[Colonel Pickering]

I have used this stuff and I have to say it does help a lot, but not 100 percent.

It's kind of like the people who tell you that lighting a match after you sh-- eliminates all of the smell. And I walk in the bathroom and I'm like hmmm, so now its just smells like burnt matches and poop. You know what I'm talking about, it's like the match is the most powerful smell in the room, but under the surface it still reeks of sh--

Like I said, it helps, but unless its a really mild sh-- you will still smell it.

Also, I took this stuff on a trip and it seems like its not airtight after you open it (its possible I didn't screw the cap on tight enough) and it got over all my other bathroom stuff, I had to soak everything in soap to get the potent smell off.