Tbilisi Tales - Lost in Translation

Occasional Tales from our Life in the Republic of Georgia

In Georgia it is possible to buy a detergent called Barf. The box boasts that "Barf with its cleaning power washes dishes, tiles & bath accessories." Consumers are encouraged to "use Barf with its rich suds for washing silk clothes, cottons, nylons and wools." So you see, you can use Barf to wash both your fine washables and your toilet. That's a good value! However, the box does carry a warning: "Don't use Barf to wash hands, face, body, or food materials."