chemical burns

[Ms_Lilith]

Normally, I'm able to clean with products like Windex and Vim, etc, without having any adverse reactions on my skin... I just cleaned our shower (4 girls, 1 shower, you envision the yuckiness).... my hands are burning, I've taken off both my rings, and they're still burning... (the burning was most intense under the rings)....

anyone know how to get rid of the pain? Y'know, aside from washing with soap and water, like I've already d one a few times?

 

[Pseudomoniker]

Vagisil.

 

[Ms_Lilith]

Vagisil.

are you serious?

 

[freakygirl]

next time wear gloves.. (as if you need to be told that)

I have no idea what would help.. except maybe rinsing them (almost soaking) in cool water. Don't use anymore soap.

 

[Pseudomoniker]

are you serious?

Hell if I know. But give it a shot. What's the worst that can happen?

 

[ma_guy]

I'm not famaliar with Vim but Windex contains ammonia which you would neutralize with vinegar (or lemon juice!).

Check to see what the active ingredients in Vim are.. You may have inadvertantly caused a bad chemical reaction that is causing your problem. Chlorine bleach, for example, should never be used with any ammonia products...

 

[bad kitty]

Try siome cool aloe.

I just had to clean our old house since we moved out and apparently I developed an allergy to something and my arms and hands are still covered in hives... and that was Saturday and Sunday I was cleaning.

 

[Tati]

milk is a neutralizer, and very soothing to the skin...dab some on with a cotton ball...keep repeating...

 

[Carp]

I would first try the vinegar, then follow it up with some baking soda mixed in water.

(For those of you that are interested, bleach will take care of the burn from peppers on your skin, just don't try to drink it to get it out of your mouth...)

 

[christophe]

first wear gloves next time!!!
most soaps are alkaline
try corn huskers lotion
or if your not allergic to sulfa...bag balm...greasy and smells but damn if it dont work!!!!

 

[sexy-girl]

my mother has this problem sometimes ... just always wear gloves when using new cleaning products

and be careful with what you put on your hands if you're going to put anything on now ... you could make it worse by putting stuff on that you're not used too

 

[Hazguy]

First off .. everyones advice to use gloves is sound advice.

I am a Hazardous Materials Technician specializing in Household Hazardous Waste (in other wards, waste derived from products used at home) and you would be suprised what can be found in products used in the home.

If you hands are still burning by the time you read this, get to the ER and tell them *exactly* what you used. Be sure to mention anything mixed ... or anything put on your hands afterwards. Never know what can react with each other.

If you are ok, then chalk this up to a lesson learned ... and next time wear some latex!!




Oh .... and if anyone is going to clean without gloves ... take of your jelewry .. it can react with chemicals too ...

 

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