Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers - how to wash off my skin of insulation
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Timmy Termite
02-27-04, 04:55 PM
what can a person use to quickly, safely, remove the awful feeling of insulation on the skin?
homerthefoamer
02-27-04, 07:18 PM
First, as I am sure you have learned Cover Up. All exposed flesh with gloves long sleeves and masks. As for getting it out. If it is fiberglass what has happened is shards or sliver particles actually pierced you skin. These cause sever itching. The best remedy I’ve found is a long hot bath with a soft sponge… Good Luck and stay covered UP :rolleyes:
Dave_D1945
02-27-04, 08:05 PM
Once upon a time in MO....... in July........ a really dumb teenager insulated an attic with loose pour fiberglass. Since it was really hot and humid that day, our hero(?) wore nothing but shorts and tennis shoes.
It took me a week to quit itching. :(
It took me a week to quit itching. :(
Pendragon
02-27-04, 10:53 PM
Actually, you've probably already done the worst thing you could do. Took a hot shower.
Warmth opens the pores,allowing the fiberglass to embed itself even deeper, and then you rub it with something, pushing it on on.
The best way is to rinse with cool water, and rub lightly in the same direction your hair grows and next time, cover up with something you don't mind throwing away.
Warmth opens the pores,allowing the fiberglass to embed itself even deeper, and then you rub it with something, pushing it on on.
The best way is to rinse with cool water, and rub lightly in the same direction your hair grows and next time, cover up with something you don't mind throwing away.
Ed Imeduc
02-28-04, 08:12 AM
Next time use cellulose. Thats what I learned. ED:D
marcusl
03-01-04, 07:45 PM
I discovered Tyvek coveralls. They're about $6 from industrial suppliers and come with attached hood and booties. I duct tape a pair of rubber kitchen gloves to the sleeves, and schedule my fiberglass work for cold mornings since the suits are hot.
It's the most amazing feeling to peel the suit off at the end of a job and have absolutely no itch at all!
It's the most amazing feeling to peel the suit off at the end of a job and have absolutely no itch at all!
kathie659
03-07-04, 09:23 PM
Believe it our not - I've found that apple cider vinegar is the best thing for removing insulation - my dad told me about this years ago - seems like the acidic nature of vinegar either breaks down the insulation or just plain helps remove it - I honestly don't know how it works - I just know it always has for me.
I pour it on my arms or exposed parts (don't get it near your eyes) it burns a bit - I wait 5 mins or so then a quick shower (not hot - as cool as you can stand). THat's it the itch is Gone....
I pour it on my arms or exposed parts (don't get it near your eyes) it burns a bit - I wait 5 mins or so then a quick shower (not hot - as cool as you can stand). THat's it the itch is Gone....