Not trying to sound harsh; it just feels this way, useless. Whenever a certain family uses chemicals to clean (and it is necessary far too often) the woman and a younger family member both "slow down." They'll be standing there in the middle of helping and just be lost for a bit, and there's nothing wrong with them mentally--they're sick. They both also have multiple allergies and the woman takes a variety of allergy and asthma medicines and has EpiPens. Last time she cleaned the carpets she had a severe anaphylactic reaction and went into cardiac arrest. She is always sick because of the allergies too, as is the child. She is the only one working and going to school so isn't around to fix everything the husband lets happen all day long and ends up using chemicals on stains and stuff, is always busy scrubbing or something and that makes her and the child sick all the time too. Anyway. Is there some way to prevent her and the child from getting sick & stressing others out by it?
2006-08-24 05:51:37 · 11 answers · asked by *babydoll* 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I'm not good with pronouns am I? Anywho....
2006-08-24 05:53:27 · update #1
I did too go into cardiac arrest at the hospital. The reaction was at the hospital while being checked out for another allergic reaction. They used something I'm allergic to when checking if I had blood clot (they wouldn't listen to me about what made me sick.) And some of this stuff IS for allergic people.
2006-08-24 06:11:06 · update #2
Does it really work to wear the masks? I've heard of it and wondered if it was just a clever marketing thing or if it really works?
2006-08-24 06:12:28 · update #3
They have "healthier" cleaning products you can purchase. I saw John Travoltas wife, Kelly Preston, on Oprah a couple of years ago and she promotes these products as they are safe for people with allergies like you talk about and safer for pets and children as well. You could google something like safe, alternative household cleaners or something like that I suppose. Good luck....
2006-08-24 05:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As other stated, there are more natural cleaning products available all over the Internet and in stores now. I think that Target carries a line like this as well. Can't this person have someone else do these kinds of chores for them, i.e.- friend, neighbor, teenager looking for a little extra cash? Have them leave the house while it is being done for a while. Also there are professional carpet cleaners, and it really doesn't cost that much depending on the company you hire. There are certainly solutions out there, and there is no reason for them to continue to deteriorate their own health.
2006-08-24 06:00:19 · answer #2 · answered by unique2477 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, she should try to get rid of a lot of the things she has to use chemicals to clean often, like carpets (hardwood floors are nicer, anyway, and she can use washable area rugs-- just toss in the washer). Two, she should look into natural cleansers. I don't know the extent of her allergies, but vinegar cleans a lot of the same things that chemicals are used for, and there are lots of products for sensitive people. I hope she feels better.
2006-08-24 05:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He could try using something other than chemicals, like soap and water or other "household" remedies. Also, have the woman and child wear paper masks while the house is being cleaned and the chemicals are being used and after they are used until the house airs out.
2006-08-24 05:55:41 · answer #4 · answered by G-Do 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have allergies to most household cleaning products. I still clean my house. I just choose not to use those certain products. I use a product called Awesome, it doesnt have any ammonia or bleach or any kind of fragrance and it cleans EVERYTHING. I would suggest this to your friend. You can buy it at the Dollar Tree, Dollar General, etc. And its only a dollar and it works great! I love it!
2006-08-24 05:58:15 · answer #5 · answered by peachez082 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of natural cleaning agents that most of us have around the house that should not cause allergic reactions.
Vinegar, baking soda, salt.
Check with a natural helath food store.......they usually have other natural products in addition to foods.
2006-08-24 05:56:21 · answer #6 · answered by Puzzler 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, for the love of god, no
wtf would you make them use chemicals to clean with that caused them allergic reactions in the past?
also, i highly doubt this person went into 'cardiac arrest' by the time that happens in anaphalactic reactions, it's usually too late to save someone
2006-08-24 05:54:47 · answer #7 · answered by banzai 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to the health food store and get natural cleaners. They don't cause all of that mess. And open windows while cleaning.
2006-08-24 05:57:04 · answer #8 · answered by soul sister 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-24 05:59:07 · answer #9 · answered by booboo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes certain cleaners do that and if you mix then it causes a acid like concotion and the fumes poison you and make youl get dazed for i lil bit and you will cough and get dizzy
2006-08-24 05:54:16 · answer #10 · answered by Fox Ninja S 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋