Cleaning Products

[blindhearted]

AnD, I read that about air fresheners too but I cant remember where I saw it. I try not to use them since reading that. I dont remember what was in it that caused it. If I come across the article I will let you know.

I go to my local pulmo./general doctor on Thursday. I will ask him for an allergy test referral. I had a test when I was young but I'm guessing like everything else in life, things change so I would like to know if there is anything new or am I still allergic to the same things. I think back then I was only allergic to a certain type of grass. I would get itchy all over, sneezing, coughing when I was exposed to that grass (which we later realized was in the yard, I dont cut grass or go out while someone cuts it), kinda like I am with the cleaners that's why I was wondering if there might me something I'm allergic to in them.

Anyway, continue with the tips and suggestions <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I appreciate it.

 

[lightNlife]

It's the propellant in aerosol air fresheners that impair lung function. I recommend using something like Airwick or a scented candle if you aren't allergic to fragrance.

To freshen a room with carpet, sprinkle about 1/4 cup of baking soda around the room and let it sit undisturbed for an hour or so. Vacuum it up and you'll have a noticeably fresher room without having triggered any allergies!


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[lightNlife]

It's the propellant in aerosol air fresheners that impair lung function. I recommend using something like Airwick or a scented candle if you aren't allergic to fragrance.

To freshen a room with carpet, sprinkle about 1/4 cup of baking soda around the room and let it sit undisturbed for an hour or so. Vacuum it up and you'll have a noticeably fresher room without having triggered any allergies!


<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/228722">The effect of household cleaning products on the environement</a>

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/108090/antibiotic_overkill_why_less_is_more.html">Why Less is More when using certain household cleaners</a>

 

[lightNlife]

It's the propellant in aerosol air fresheners that impair lung function. I recommend using something like Airwick or a scented candle if you aren't allergic to fragrance.

To freshen a room with carpet, sprinkle about 1/4 cup of baking soda around the room and let it sit undisturbed for an hour or so. Vacuum it up and you'll have a noticeably fresher room without having triggered any allergies!


<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/228722">The effect of household cleaning products on the environement</a>

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/108090/antibiotic_overkill_why_less_is_more.html">Why Less is More when using certain household cleaners</a>

 

[CyndiW555]

I get the same thing when I clean, I have someone else do the bathroom also when it needs chemicals.

You can use vinager and water I think its 1/2 and 1/2 of each, for windows mirrors most all hard serfaces except I don't use it on my wood.

For wood I use an old wash cloth that is damp or an old tee shirt. wet your hands and then dry them on the cloth. It picks up the dust instead of fluffing most of it back in the air. This dampness does not hurt the wood. Just make sure it is dry before putting your things back on.

For your tub-shower, I read one person who takes those plastic puff balls and puts shower jell on it and scrubs the walls and door or the tub ring while she is in there. Perhaps when she is getting out for the ring?!

If you have an old porcelin tub this can be cleaned by smearing cheep hair conditioner or shampoo on it and then rinsing. (that was the best tub I ever had).

Check out FlyLady.net to help with cleaning routines so that you don't have to wait so long and as I say "Practilly die while cleaning" It helped me. Good luck Happy cleaning!

 

[CyndiW555]

I get the same thing when I clean, I have someone else do the bathroom also when it needs chemicals.

You can use vinager and water I think its 1/2 and 1/2 of each, for windows mirrors most all hard serfaces except I don't use it on my wood.

For wood I use an old wash cloth that is damp or an old tee shirt. wet your hands and then dry them on the cloth. It picks up the dust instead of fluffing most of it back in the air. This dampness does not hurt the wood. Just make sure it is dry before putting your things back on.

For your tub-shower, I read one person who takes those plastic puff balls and puts shower jell on it and scrubs the walls and door or the tub ring while she is in there. Perhaps when she is getting out for the ring?!

If you have an old porcelin tub this can be cleaned by smearing cheep hair conditioner or shampoo on it and then rinsing. (that was the best tub I ever had).

Check out FlyLady.net to help with cleaning routines so that you don't have to wait so long and as I say "Practilly die while cleaning" It helped me. Good luck Happy cleaning!

 

[CyndiW555]

I get the same thing when I clean, I have someone else do the bathroom also when it needs chemicals.

You can use vinager and water I think its 1/2 and 1/2 of each, for windows mirrors most all hard serfaces except I don't use it on my wood.

For wood I use an old wash cloth that is damp or an old tee shirt. wet your hands and then dry them on the cloth. It picks up the dust instead of fluffing most of it back in the air. This dampness does not hurt the wood. Just make sure it is dry before putting your things back on.

For your tub-shower, I read one person who takes those plastic puff balls and puts shower jell on it and scrubs the walls and door or the tub ring while she is in there. Perhaps when she is getting out for the ring?!

If you have an old porcelin tub this can be cleaned by smearing cheep hair conditioner or shampoo on it and then rinsing. (that was the best tub I ever had).

Check out FlyLady.net to help with cleaning routines so that you don't have to wait so long and as I say "Practilly die while cleaning" It helped me. Good luck Happy cleaning!

 

[Momtana]

I have chemical sensitivity and rarely use commercial cleaning products. The old home remedies, baking soda and vinegar among them, can help you clean most things well.

 

[Momtana]

I have chemical sensitivity and rarely use commercial cleaning products. The old home remedies, baking soda and vinegar among them, can help you clean most things well.

 

[Momtana]

I have chemical sensitivity and rarely use commercial cleaning products. The old home remedies, baking soda and vinegar among them, can help you clean most things well.

 

[beleache]

i stay away from cleaning products, and anything w/ a strong odor, bleach is the worst for me , causes me to cough up blood .... try to avoid it ... Joni 55 y/o f w c/f

 

[beleache]

i stay away from cleaning products, and anything w/ a strong odor, bleach is the worst for me , causes me to cough up blood .... try to avoid it ... Joni 55 y/o f w c/f

 

[beleache]

i stay away from cleaning products, and anything w/ a strong odor, bleach is the worst for me , causes me to cough up blood .... try to avoid it ... Joni 55 y/o f w c/f

 

[Giggles]

Not sure if this will help but for what it is worth my husband does a job on the side and he has environmentally and green cleaning products you can try. You can go to www.marketamerica.com/shophale. Look for products such as SNAP, ECCOSOLVE and GlobalCare. These 3 lines of products are green and envrio safe. Maybe it will help! Oh, yeah they are also super concentrates so a little goes a long way!!! They last forever.


Thanks

Jennifer 35 years old with CF and CFRD

 

[Giggles]

Not sure if this will help but for what it is worth my husband does a job on the side and he has environmentally and green cleaning products you can try. You can go to www.marketamerica.com/shophale. Look for products such as SNAP, ECCOSOLVE and GlobalCare. These 3 lines of products are green and envrio safe. Maybe it will help! Oh, yeah they are also super concentrates so a little goes a long way!!! They last forever.


Thanks

Jennifer 35 years old with CF and CFRD

 

[Giggles]

Not sure if this will help but for what it is worth my husband does a job on the side and he has environmentally and green cleaning products you can try. You can go to www.marketamerica.com/shophale. Look for products such as SNAP, ECCOSOLVE and GlobalCare. These 3 lines of products are green and envrio safe. Maybe it will help! Oh, yeah they are also super concentrates so a little goes a long way!!! They last forever.


Thanks

Jennifer 35 years old with CF and CFRD

 

[AnD]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lightNlife</b></i>

It's the propellant in aerosol air fresheners that impair lung function. I recommend using something like Airwick or a scented candle if you aren't allergic to fragrance.



To freshen a room with carpet, sprinkle about 1/4 cup of baking soda around the room and let it sit undisturbed for an hour or so. Vacuum it up and you'll have a noticeably fresher room without having triggered any allergies!





<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/228722">The effect of household cleaning products on the environement</a>



<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/108090/antibiotic_overkill_why_less_is_more.html">Why Less is More when using certain household cleaners</a></end quote></div>


There was also something about chemicals that make the scent last longer...so I have quit using scented sprays, solid airfresheners, candles, etc. until I can find it again, and see what else (in addition to the sprays) has them in it. Off to check out the links- thanks!

Oh, I can't use baking soda- makes me itch! Not in my shoes, not in the Neti pot nasal wash (have to make my own)...sad, aren't I- LOL

Here's one link I found, but not the actual article I read:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.webmd.com/news/20060727/air-fresheners-linked-to-lung-damage">http://www.webmd.com/news/2006...-linked-to-lung-damage</a>

http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/news-534158-105_2.html

 

[AnD]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lightNlife</b></i>

It's the propellant in aerosol air fresheners that impair lung function. I recommend using something like Airwick or a scented candle if you aren't allergic to fragrance.



To freshen a room with carpet, sprinkle about 1/4 cup of baking soda around the room and let it sit undisturbed for an hour or so. Vacuum it up and you'll have a noticeably fresher room without having triggered any allergies!





<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/228722">The effect of household cleaning products on the environement</a>



<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/108090/antibiotic_overkill_why_less_is_more.html">Why Less is More when using certain household cleaners</a></end quote></div>


There was also something about chemicals that make the scent last longer...so I have quit using scented sprays, solid airfresheners, candles, etc. until I can find it again, and see what else (in addition to the sprays) has them in it. Off to check out the links- thanks!

Oh, I can't use baking soda- makes me itch! Not in my shoes, not in the Neti pot nasal wash (have to make my own)...sad, aren't I- LOL

Here's one link I found, but not the actual article I read:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.webmd.com/news/20060727/air-fresheners-linked-to-lung-damage">http://www.webmd.com/news/2006...-linked-to-lung-damage</a>

http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/news-534158-105_2.html

 

[AnD]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lightNlife</b></i>

It's the propellant in aerosol air fresheners that impair lung function. I recommend using something like Airwick or a scented candle if you aren't allergic to fragrance.



To freshen a room with carpet, sprinkle about 1/4 cup of baking soda around the room and let it sit undisturbed for an hour or so. Vacuum it up and you'll have a noticeably fresher room without having triggered any allergies!





<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/228722">The effect of household cleaning products on the environement</a>



<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/108090/antibiotic_overkill_why_less_is_more.html">Why Less is More when using certain household cleaners</a></end quote></div>


There was also something about chemicals that make the scent last longer...so I have quit using scented sprays, solid airfresheners, candles, etc. until I can find it again, and see what else (in addition to the sprays) has them in it. Off to check out the links- thanks!

Oh, I can't use baking soda- makes me itch! Not in my shoes, not in the Neti pot nasal wash (have to make my own)...sad, aren't I- LOL

Here's one link I found, but not the actual article I read:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.webmd.com/news/20060727/air-fresheners-linked-to-lung-damage">http://www.webmd.com/news/2006...-linked-to-lung-damage</a>

http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/news-534158-105_2.html