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Does anyone use a respirator when using chemicals to clean the bathroom or any other room in the house?

foundinlv — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 03:14:29 GMT

I never have but saw this video and it made me think maybe it's a good idea.

http://videos.komando.com/watch/6417/kims-picks-speedy-way-to-clean-your-tub-using-one-awesome-tool?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=tvkim&utm_content=2014-09-21-article-screen-shot-f

Re: Does anyone use a respirator when using chemicals to clean the bathroom or any other room in the house?

qvcaddition — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 03:17:06 GMT

At 78, we used all kinds of chemicals to clean house in the 50's and forward. I cut and trim my trees without a mask on. I use to mow the law without a mask and blow the leaves without a mass. All I see is grown men wearing mass to do yard work and it takes three to do the job I do alone at 78. Have we gotten so weak in this society?

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foundinlv — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 03:22:10 GMT

If the bathroom doesn't have a window but just a vent I think it's probably a good idea to wear one while cleaning.

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adelle38 — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 03:22:27 GMT

On 9/21/2014 qvcaddition said:
At 78, we used all kinds of chemicals to clean house in the 50's and forward. I cut and trim my trees without a mask on. I use to mow the law without a mask and blow the leaves without a mass. All I see is grown men wearing mass to do yard work and it takes three to do the job I do alone at 78. Have we gotten so weak in this society?

No, we're not weaker, just smarter. I rarely use strong chemicals to clean but if I do, I use a mask.

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Colonel Meow — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 03:25:35 GMT

What kind of chemicals are we talking about? (I'm sorry, I didn't read the article because I don't click on links.) My bathrooms have overhead vent/fans and I don't think I use enough of any product to knock me out, lol!

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gazelle77 — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 03:48:50 GMT

I do not ever use chemicals in or around my home.

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spindlegirl — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 03:50:16 GMT

No. (didn't click the link because K Komando's articles always end up being ads for products or services. Used to like her site but no more.)

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ballyk — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 04:01:54 GMT

The strongest chemical I use is Dawn and vinegar.

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willomenia — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 04:14:35 GMT

Are respirator, really! Please give me a break! Open a window, And besides, in that video his "tool" didn't even work. He blamed it on the cleaner..

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NYC Susan — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 06:12:39 GMT

I didn't click on the link, so maybe I'm misunderstanding. But if I was that worried about chemicals, I just wouldn't use them. There are many other options.

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foundinlv — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 06:20:11 GMT

I'm talking about toilet bowl cleaners as well as tub cleaners. We have two bathrooms and only one has a window. The directions on all cleaning products advise to only use with ventilation. A vent with a fan is not adequate enough certainly not like a window.

Yes, the tool that was used in the video didn't remove the mold on the caulking but he wasn't using a mold removing product so no surprise that it didn't work. I know because I have used these products before...but have to say they were very strong just like other cleaning sprays and it wasn't good to breathe it in. A spray designed to get rid of mold only needs rinsing. The tool he used was good for getting rid of soap scum.

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okiebug — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 11:27:42 GMT

I don't use chemicals to clean. The natural product work better.

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focksie — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 11:38:36 GMT

On 9/21/2014 qvcaddition said:
At 78, we used all kinds of chemicals to clean house in the 50's and forward. I cut and trim my trees without a mask on. I use to mow the law without a mask and blow the leaves without a mass. All I see is grown men wearing mass to do yard work and it takes three to do the job I do alone at 78. Have we gotten so weak in this society?

No, we've just gotten more intelligent.

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focksie — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 11:45:22 GMT

OP, many years ago we used ammonia, bleach, Ajax to clean the bathroom. I was always concerned about the fumes and would put a fan in the bathroom to disperse the fumes. For many years now, we have been cleaning with vinegar and just using a little bleach in the toilet bowl.

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NYwoman — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 12:07:49 GMT

Isn't there an exhaust fan in the bathroom?

Sometimes mixing chemicals is dangerous and if your breathing suffers, just don't use them. Better safe than sorry.

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aprilskies — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 12:28:22 GMT

No, I dont wear anything to clean. I am though switching to less or non toxic cleaners as I go.

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F1wild — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:28:23 GMT

If I'm going to be using a product with noxious fumes, such as spray paint, I wear one of my dental masks...and dental latex gloves......no scrubs, though.

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depglass — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:35:13 GMT

I have a friend who died after fighting cancer for nine years. She was a cleaning nut, a real nut. Visit her house and all she would talk about was how she will get on her hands and knees tomorrow and use X Y and Z on her terrazzo floor. Then there were the bathrooms, a tiny water spot would unleash more chemicals. No gloves, no mask. I felt way back then she was damaging her system. I really felt that when a housecleaner at a motel showed me her peeling hands from not wearing gloves. If you are in good shape, pat yourself on the back and thank your lucky stars. Some of us prefer to take a few simple precautions.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:16:56 GMT

I don't have access to anything like that but, due to extreme breathing problems, I have to be careful what I use. The cleaning lady uses most of the chemical-type stuff so I try to stay in another part of the house and I have the bird in his bedroom with his door closed.

I've tried using those pollen masks but I feel like I'm going to suffocate so I don't last long.

BTW, Found, I hope the smoke from the fires isn't heavy down there. Up here it's truly brutal! I hope they get it under control soon.

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Pook — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:41:43 GMT

With steam cleaners and all the really good natural products there seems to be no reason to use harsh chemicals anymore.