By ava_henryy - 30/04/2013 08:04 - United States - Moses Lake

Today, I had to be rushed to the hospital when I started sneezing uncontrollably and got a huge rash. It turns out I'm highly allergic to a chemical in most cleaning supplies. Great. I just got a job as a house cleaner for a very rich family. FML
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Steffi 26

Surely you would already know this from being in buildings which use said supplies?

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twilightriforce 10

Just wear a mask and cover all extremities when cleaning. If that still doesn't help, sadly you may need to look for a new line of work. Good luck OP. :)

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Zebediabolical 39

It amazes me that you got this far without realizing you're highly allergic to a chemical found in most cleaning supplies. Even if you use natural or green cleaning supplies, it's doubtful that everywhere you go does.

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miasaur 11

try basic ol' soap and water lol

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M3DIC4T3 29

it doesn't have the same cleaning power though... Just hot water and soap won't kill as many germs.

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delamer 8

You can make a lot of cleaning supplies out of much more allergy friendly products. For example 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda mixed into 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water for an all purpose cleaner. Google/Pinterest for the rest :)

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amDes 11

I cleaned houses for 8 years and i agree there are alot of natural ways to make cleaning agents. Also there are lots of new brands that sell "green cleaners" and Im sure the rich clients would appreciate it also.

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Epikouros 31

Vinegar and baking soda are good cleaning agents separately, but don't they cancel each other out, vinegar being an acid and baking soda a base?

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outoftown 26

66 - Vinegar and baking soda work well together in various ways, depending on what you want to clean. They also can be mixed with water, essential oils, citrus, etc. They're my go-to cleaning combo.

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NicaLovesDisney 17

Plain lemon juice can be used to clean some stuff too! :)

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Kaylan_Paige 6

On Pinterest there's thousands of all natural cleaner recipes - the chemicals

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Enslaved 36

I hope you're a great worker and you clients are willing to work with your product choices but in the long run, it's what they want their house to smell like. (Most cleaners use the home owner's cleaning supplies. They don't bring their own.) I hired a cleaning lady and she always wanted me to buy Fabuloso (because that's what she's used to using) I can't stand its smell and prefer transitional Pine-Sol (lemon) and Clorox. But if she were allergic? I'd change it. trustworthy/honest workers are very difficult to find.

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kumonsucks 7

If you ever seen extreme cheapskates theres a guy named Matt Yeager who does his own cleaning supplies with natural products, like baking soda and vinegar

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MuseFan1991 14

doesn't that make a home made volcano?

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Meechiepie 13

I agree with a lot of the other posts. I know there's a line of cleaning products called "Green Works", They have all sorts of different products. All purpose cleaners, wipes, dishwashing stuff... although I don't know what the chemical is that you're reacting to... But there are a lot of cleaning alternatives, I like what delamer was saying as well, with home-made stuff you know exactly what's in it. Good luck OP!

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cosicosei 22

being so rich, maybe the family can supply cleaning products that don't contain the allergen? haha no harm in asking, I'm sure there are alternatives out there, like the organic products!

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radianceepica 9

Encourage them to buy natural alternatives to chemical cleaners. Sounds like they can afford the price difference.

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Sputnikspak 13

Make your own cleansers! I'm very sensitive to most harsh chemicals. My go-to cleanser is 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 2 drops bleach (just a tiny bit - kills most germs), and 15-20 drops of lavender essential oil. The lavender helps with the smell, but it dissipates pretty quick. You can clean things like tubs/toilets with baking soda scrub, and then spray on the cleanser (it'll bubble). Dawn dish soap works amazingly on greasy stuff, you can make a cleanser for the kitchen and the floors with a bit of that.

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