2006-08-02 18:28:18 · 9 answers · asked by rray1952@sbcglobal.net 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Wash them really good and try soaking in milk. This happens to me all the time and I have never really found anything but time that works. Dont rub your eyes, take out or put in contacts and be careful touching your nose until it wears off.
2006-08-02 18:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by hipichick777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The next time you chop Jalapeno Peppers, protect your hands. I stick my hands in small plastic bags, then just throw them out after.
If your hands are burning right now, there's not much you can do. Washing makes it worse because it opens up the pores. The good news is, the burning and pain should go away after an hour or so. Try to not have to pee, if you get my drift.
2006-08-02 18:41:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can pour some milk in a shallow dish and just put your hands in there--the milk helps take the sting out. Next time you are going to be handling jalapeno peppers, you may want to try using some plastice gloves.
2006-08-02 19:32:03 · answer #3 · answered by mzmufett 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck-- I was in the same unfortunate situation a month ago (so many tomatoes, so much salsa...). I tried alternating between rubbing with oil or lotion (to dilute the pepper oils) and washing with Simple Green (to remove the chili'd up oil). That worked best, but still I just ended up waiting 3 days or so. Thinking back, I should have tried using some sunburn remedy (aloe & lidocaine), that might work...
2006-08-02 18:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by Angela M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use two plastic bags from the grocery mart over my hands when handling any hot pepper.
Just turn the bags inside out and toss!
2006-08-02 19:00:39 · answer #5 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that alcohol is the best for taking the capsaicin off the hands. Milk is good for drinking if your mouth is burning, but I find alcohol better for the hands. I use the alcohol gels made for hand cleaning without water (Purell), but I use water with it to help wash away the capsaicin. Even after that you should avoid touching your eyes.
2006-08-02 20:42:34 · answer #6 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next time put gloves on before you start. Also try using lemon and rub over your hand then wash with soap and warm water. Might help.
2006-08-02 20:52:21 · answer #7 · answered by Lynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next time you should use latex gloves. Try rinsing your hands with lemon juice.
2006-08-02 20:50:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRY WASHING YOUR HANDS WITH SHAMPOO- THE OILS IN THE PEPPERS ARE WHAT IS CAUSING YOUR HANDS TO BURN AND SHAMPOO DOES A GREAT JOB AT BREAKING DOWN OILS.
2006-08-02 18:36:48 · answer #9 · answered by girlinlove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PUt them into a bag of ice, then clean them real good.
2006-08-03 11:08:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋