My boyfriend works with it daily and is getting fed up with it. Does anyone know of something that repels or at least removes insulation after working with it? Thanks for any help!
2007-09-27 07:50:35 · 8 answers · asked by jsssika 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I believe this is fiberglass insulation he's working with.
2007-09-27 07:57:31 · update #1
I've tore out many a sheetrock ceilings to repair from leaks and have been in alot of insulation...the fine glass hairs in the insulation actually stick in you like little daggers...to actually pull about 90% of these out...buy some cheap knee high nylons..the 1.00 a pack type from the dollar stores....before you bathe run this nylon across your legs arms, neck, and any other exposed areas like you was polishing a shoe back and forth across..the nylon pulls the minature daggers from the skin thus removing this... This is A very well known technique...showering and rubbing a little vinegar on you before jumping in will soothe the itch from it..
2007-09-27 09:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by pcbeachrat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get into your attic you should be able to follow your duct work from the air handler to the rooms and find your trouble spot. If the house is newly built then I would contact the builder to find and fix it. If it is an older house that is new to you then maybe your home owners insurance will cover it. If the air handler is in the basement then you might have a harder time. If the insulation is in only one room that should narrow it down. When the break or hole is found then you can patch it with foil duct tape. I wouldnt be a bit surprised if you found it was made by a mouse. If the insulation is going to all the rooms then it's most likely really close to the air handler.
2016-05-20 00:28:02 · answer #2 · answered by chantell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First lets hope he is wearing a mask. Whenever I had to work with the fiberglass insulation, I use to use talcum powder all over. Especially my neck. back and arms. The talcum powder blocks the pores. Prevents the insulation from in bedding into the skin. Other than that, I don't know of any remedies.
2007-09-27 08:04:21 · answer #3 · answered by Tinman12 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be an acoustical ceiling mechanic and some days we rolled a lot of it out. There are a few good solutions. First, wear long sleeves to minimize the problem. (obvious). Then wipe down with acetone; it will dissolve the fibers. But what I found to be the absolute solution is to just put on my bathing suit, plunge in the pool, and swim for at least five minutes. I guess it washes it out of the pores, but it works every time!
2007-09-27 08:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by DIYpro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While working with it, all possible body parts should be covered. Using as cold of water as possible for shower afterwards. Hot water causes the pores to close and "hold" the fibers in the skin.
2007-09-27 08:34:25 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above answers are great. I wonder in addition to those, if a clothing lint roller might be useful in removing it?
2007-09-30 13:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by susiegasser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That stuff is miserable, so itchy. Don't know of anything other than a shower and clean clothes.
2007-09-27 07:55:09 · answer #7 · answered by ~ Floridian`` 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you mean glass fibre wool?
he should be wearing gloves and a mask. it is better not to get it one your skin at all, and definitely not in your lungs.
2007-09-27 07:54:09 · answer #8 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋