Honestly I used to ignore those small habits until one totally changed my mind.

Always thought soap was fine til I saw @ross.riley's comment about melted handles lol, definitely sticking to the normal cleaner now.

Wait, three years and just waves? That’s wild but totally tracks with what @the_riley said. Guess we really do need pets to make the first move sometimes.

Absolutely, those habits become second nature and then prove their worth. We had a similar close call years ago when a quick look at my own harness caught a frayed strap. It’s funny how these small routines quietly become your most important tools.

So @adam_lane81, using coffee and tea on a barn door? That's next-level DIY (and probably smells better than most stains). Your supplier's face must have been priceless when you explained your 'brew-tiful' method. I mean, who needs pricey store-bought stuff when you've got kitchen scraps doing the work? That uneven look is exactly what folks want, and you nailed it with a coffee can and a tea bag. No surprise they thought you were crazy, but crazy gets the job done.