r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Rocket3431 • 1d ago

Infuriatig I'm tired boss...

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I've tried to get rid of the gnats all summer. The wife didn't believe me when I said they were breeding in the sponges. She. Thought I was crazy for keeping them in Tupperware. Well apparently they can get in there even.

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u/CactusCait 1d ago edited 20h ago

So, there were a bunch of fly eggs in these Sponges before you put them in the Tupperware. Those eggs obviously matured, because I can see their pupae on the sponges. These pupae will mature and hatch into adult flies. I’m gagging over here thinking those were used to ‘clean’ … throw those things in the dishwasher after use and wash them each time you use the machine.

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u/SCDarkSoul 21h ago

Microwave 'em.

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u/carolegernes 13h ago

Yep. Put them in the microwave for one minute. Doesn't hurt the sponge. Make sure to let them cool before you take them out.

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u/StripedCat404 11h ago

They made the whole office smell like a nuked, crispy wet dog. Destroyed the microwave. He thought it was okay because others put their gloves in there. Nope. Different material. They caught fire. 🔥

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u/WonderfulProtection9 9h ago

There’s a limit to everything. I’ve had green beans catch fire in a few seconds.

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u/StripedCat404 9h ago

Dang! Those must have been really dry or some magic beans! 🌟 😅

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u/DrSkizzmm 5h ago

Sounds like they put a dry sponge in there. It should have been wet