vermiculite in a pillowcase?

Hi,

A few days ago I saw a post about using the vermiculite insulation stuff by crushing inside a pillowcase-saves a fortune apparently. I have ahd a toot around and can`t seem to find it anywhere.

Also, someone I asked at B&Q said something about asbestos. Wasn`t really listening afetr he told me they didn`t have it.

Anyone know about this?

 

The mines for Vermiculite / Perlite (I forget which) have at times been contaminated with Asbestos. As I remember it, this has only been a threat to the miners, but I don't suppose putting asbestos dust [if there is indeed any present] in a pillow case, which was then later used for a pillow, would be the best
plan!

 

Hi Kristen, no it sounds a bit daft like that-obviously it would have to be one you no longer used. LOL

 

I have read the whole thread but do not have any idea why you want to do this?
stony

 

To use for cuttings .

I use the stuff from garden centres but my interest was piqued by a thread mentioning what to do with left over stuff from a fire. ( or something).

Dai replied so will have to search through his posts I think

 

I think it went like this....

You can purchase vermiculite from builders yards...but the granules are too large to use with potting plants, but if you put it inside something and tread on it etc, then you end up with the same product that the garden centres sell, at a fraction of the cost.:thumb:

 

All right Tweaky, why SIR Arthur? As for the Vermiculite, I said I`d had a bag of the insulating sort given to me, and I`d used it as is.:thumb:

 

David.

Dont you keep up with the news these days, or just the football or rugby results, heh,heh.

Just for you and thousands of our members that are really keen on finding out...just click on this link...Obviously Arther had to change his name for the occasion, as he is shy and doesn't like to boast.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26219632/

 

Thanks the pair of you, for the advice and as always the laughs.

 

Laughs...how dare you.

David and I are thinking of entering the world of show business as the mustachiod, and bearded twins.

Gonna get our own TV and Radio prog called...Hairy Gardening for Pensioners. I hope we receive plenty of support....preferably Orthotic Support.:rolleyes:

We used to be insecure, but now were not so sure.

 

I can support something for you if you like.

 

Blushing here..I didn't know you cared.:p

 

:D:D:D

Honestly Tweaks-you have me in tears next-YOU..............BLUSH

I don`t believe you:D:D:D

 

pops ull find the post in here >>>>

http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=16458&highlight=vermiculite

 

Thanks sweetie-you`re a gem.

Plumb centre it is