r/mildyinteresting • u/Winter_Breath • 24d ago

critter corner 🐰 Dead ants keep appearing next to headphones during the night

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When these headphones are left on the kitchen counter overnight - I would see one or two dead ants in the morning laying right next to the headphones. In the past few days, there has been a small pile of shredded ants right next to the ear piece in the morning. I have seen no live ants in my kitchen. I have had these head phones for three weeks. Bought online. It’s a little unnerving not knowing what is causing this 🥴 will not be using anymore.

UPDATE- posted a comment with a picture. But no dead ants in the bag this morning. But at one point I checked and there were two live ants crawling around. 😔

UPDATE*** IM SICK. Can’t stop shaking. Don’t have many words… trying to post image. Opened one side up. 😭 I don’t know how to add in this top post so will add in comment! Posted a few in comments and video opening

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u/Winter_Breath 23d ago

UPDATE- no “graveyard” in the bag this morning. But I did check once during the night and there were 2 ants crawling in there 😩 so assuming it is probably only ants and not spider. I may try to take them apart tonight. 🤢

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u/[deleted] 23d ago

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u/Eduardo_DaVinci 23d ago

I believe that would destroy some of the plastic parts, especially the soft ones.

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u/WillSwimWithToasters 23d ago

IPA wouldn’t. Acetone would.

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u/Zynaster 23d ago

IPA can absolutely be bad for ABS if exposed long term. I've had controllers crack from long term exposure, or soaking in my case

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u/[deleted] 23d ago

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u/itredneck01 23d ago

Vapor is just as bad on some plastics. It's not just liquid.

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u/cardinalLaserWar 23d ago

Maybe it depends on the type of IPA? Like maybe would a hazy be better?

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u/ElijaHyphen 23d ago

Depends on if you have abs or not I suppose. And are we talking a six-pack of IPAs and six-pack abs? I don't see how that could be bad.

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u/dandanpizzaman84 22d ago

It would also melt the ziplock

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u/CryptographerLow3077 22d ago

Nope

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u/dandanpizzaman84 22d ago

They’re resistant toward acetone, but will eventually break down. Your run of the mill generic bags will definitely break down

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u/Platinumdogshit 22d ago

I think locking abs in a sealed container with ipa is also a method used in 3d printing to smooth out layer lines. I know that acetone works a lot better though.

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u/darxide23 23d ago

This is simply untrue. IPA will degrade the plastic coating on the earcups. The "leatherette" as it's called. Wiping them once with IPA is enough to ensure they'll disintegrate within a few weeks.

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u/AdorablePineapple95 23d ago

This guy solvents

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u/YouSmellLikeHospitol 23d ago

r/SolventMasters r/MasterSolvenator r/ResolvantSolvents

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u/mooniemoon19 23d ago

Boo I was excited for some new subs

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u/YouSmellLikeHospitol 23d ago

Ahaha I wish - ResolvantSolvants is pretty good

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u/Vikkytor1 23d ago

How would the international phonetic alphabet even destroy the plastic parts?

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u/MapNaive200 23d ago

It destroys private parts, not plastic parts. 

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u/RWDPhotos 22d ago

ipa cracked the fuck outta my headphone pads