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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Today, I was working in a call center when I smelled perfume. I'm allergic, and it triggered my asthma. When I came back, some jerk had sprayed it all over my work area. I couldn't go near it for the rest of my shift, therefore I had to go home early, and got my paycheck docked. FML
Today, my OCD manager sprayed my hands with chemicals because I'd touched the bin while throwing away a piece of paper. My hands are now covered in itchy, unattractive rashes. FML
Today, I had an allergy test. Not only was I allergic to 35 out of the 40 items, they also found out that I'm allergic to the latex gloves my doctor happened to be wearing. Now my entire back is covered in a rash that will last at least another week. FML
Today, I was on my way to work. Out of nowhere, my period started. Due to allergies, I had uncontrollable sneezes. Now, I have blood all over my pants. FML
Today, I was getting ready for a very unpleasant doctor's appointment. I got out of the shower and used a new body spray all over my torso and arms. Turns out I'm allergic to it and now my skin is on fire, so now I get to go to an already uncomfortable appointment even more uncomfortable than I'd planned. FML
Today, I had an allergic reaction to my deodorant. My armpits wouldn't stop itching, and by the time my shift was over, they were raw and bloody. FML
Today, I started my job as an assistant to a beekeeper. I forgot to put gloves on, and got stung like crazy. My hands swelled up to the size of baseball gloves. Turns out, I'm allergic to bees. FML
Today, one of my clients fired me from my cleaning job, all because I had to cancel last minute after I had to drive myself to the hospital with a severe allergic reaction. She screamed at me until I hung up on her. She's my aunt and godmother. FML
Today, I found out about allergies suddenly getting worse out of nowhere when it happened to mine. I can hardly step outside without feeling like hell when I get back home, which was never the case before, and I'm going through allergy medicine like a drug addict (almost). FML
Today, I started my job selling perfume in a department store. I decided to be creative and sprayed a little perfume towards the first person who walked by. She had an allergic reaction, and an ambulance had to be called. FML
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Steffi 26
Surely you would already know this from being in buildings which use said supplies?
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 45
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.
miasaur 11
try basic ol' soap and water lol
M3DIC4T3 29
it doesn't have the same cleaning power though... Just hot water and soap won't kill as many germs.
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 :)
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.
Epikouros 32
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?
outoftown 27
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.
NicaLovesDisney 17
Plain lemon juice can be used to clean some stuff too! :)
Kaylan_Paige 6
On Pinterest there's thousands of all natural cleaner recipes - the chemicals
Enslaved 38
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.
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
MuseFan1991 14
doesn't that make a home made volcano?
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!
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!
radianceepica 9
Encourage them to buy natural alternatives to chemical cleaners. Sounds like they can afford the price difference.
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.