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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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Top comments
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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Comments (45)
aleahlioness 15
They might be more expensive, but look for lots of cleaning supplies like natural ones (if that'll help) without the chemical. Sorry OP. :/ Good luck!!
SwtCherryPie 26
You could wear gloves and a surgeons mask (if it irritates your lungs.) Just a suggestion. That should prevent most contact with the chemicals and solve your problem.
starfish7 18
Use natural cleaning agents like vinegar, lemon juice, and spearmint or eucalyptus based oils. Chemicals are dangerous even if you're not allergic to them. You, the family, and their home will be better off if chemical cleaners are avoided.
TogeBara 12
Wear a gas mask and rubber gloves. Problem solved. You should have already been doing so.
Jharrist89 12
They say you'll have an ****** if you sneeze enough times consistently! So... Is this true?
loulumpkin 8
Wear a face mask! Wow, that was easy.
misataylor86 10
You could always make your own. Good luck OP
TimmaysRoXy 9
Ask your doctor for suggestions.
3pic1 3
Look up a company called melaluca... natural cleaning supplies. ..... tea tree oil. Used to work for them. Still a customer...
ohSNAPyall 27
Perhaps it's time to study up on historical, non-toxic cleaning agents.