Question 1

accidentally inhaled laundry powder detergent (foca)while speaking. i felt it in my throat. i drank water but my throat has been irritated scratchy,burnsfor the past 9 days. no other symptoms. im worried about this. how possible is long term damage?

Accepted Answer

: Contact a ENT specialist for exam and possible treatment. Try gargling with warm water and salt.

Question 2

does inhaling cleaning products cause any problem? i inhaled a cloth which we use for cleaning purpose. it have been dipped in cleaning chemical for bathroom tiles also dipped with detergents powder does it cause any harm inhaling it for few seconds?

Accepted Answer

: Inhaling a cloth would choke almost anyone up I would think. I would depend on the stuff in the cloth.  Read stuff bottle and you can call poisoning hotliine.

Question 3

i work at a hotel and have to clean rooms sometimes. the chemicals we use for the bathrooms didn't bother me before but now hurt my chest when i inhale it. and i also work in the laundry area. the propane from the dryers smell horrible. it even gives me h

Accepted Answer

Cleaning fumes bad: Cleaning chemicals can be caustic and the fumes especially bad for your lungs. Inhaling propane all the time is bad for your liver.
I suggest you go to a good dollar store and get a surgical mask, which may help a little. Don't mix different types of cleaners. Always put the fan on in the bathroom when cleaning. Try to use a fan in the Laundry.

Question 4

i was putting laundry powder in a container and the powder came into the air and i inhaled some. i immediately rinsed my mouth and throat with water and then drank a glass of water. it does have borax in it. should i be concerned? no symptoms yet?

Accepted Answer

: A person breathing in powdered laundry detergent would likely find it irritating, but any ill effects would be immediate.  What you did was appropriate.

Question 5

does laundry detergent kill covid-19?

Accepted Answer

: Depends on laundry detergent.  Some contain hypochlorite, a disinfectant that kills COVID-19 - if applied in high enough concentration.  But no sufficiently reliably as to “count on it”.  Virucidal (virus killing) disinfectants are available for purchase but are “strong” and need to be used carefully.

Major spread for COVId-19 is from coughing, sneezing or speaking

Question 6

are there laundry detergents for eczema?

Accepted Answer

Fragrance/Dye Free: Many laundry detergent can be found that are hypoallergenic.  These must be fragrance free and dye free to be classified as hypoallergenic.  This is a great place to begin.  These would include "all free", "cheer free", "tide free", and dreft.  Try one of these first.

Question 7

what would be one of the best laundry detergents for eczema?

Accepted Answer

Dye/fragrance free: It is best to use detergents that are dye and fragrance free as these often irritate eczema and other skin conditions. Also avoid fabric softeners, especially dryer strips as they can also aggravate eczema.

Question 8

what are the best laundry detergents to use for people who have hives?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Hives are rarely if ever caused by laundry detergent although may get a contact or irritant dermatitis from it. I often caution people about using fabric softener or anti-static strips which tend to increase the itching. For most cases of hives, oral antihistamine up to 4 doses per day would be the first choice.

Question 9

@what age can u switch laundry detergent from dreft (for babies) to a fragrance detergent?

Accepted Answer

Good question: There is the possibility that the fragrance might cause allergic reaction in the infant. Thinking outside the box i would suggest that type of detergent not be used until the infant is a teenager and their immune system has had time to develop.

Question 10

a child bit into a laundry detergent packet. did not ingest very much. is it possibly toxic?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: ER trip now.

Ingested amount still ...any is too much.

May need to evaluate mouth, esophagus and trachea.

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A member asked:

Accidentally inhaled laundry powder detergent (foca)while speaking. i felt it in my throat. i drank water but my throat has been irritated scratchy,burnsfor the past 9 days. no other symptoms. im worried about this. how possible is long term damage?

A member asked:

Does inhaling cleaning products cause any problem? i inhaled a cloth which we use for cleaning purpose. it have been dipped in cleaning chemical for bathroom tiles also dipped with detergents powder does it cause any harm inhaling it for few seconds?

A member asked:

I work at a hotel and have to clean rooms sometimes. the chemicals we use for the bathrooms didn't bother me before but now hurt my chest when i inhale it. and i also work in the laundry area. the propane from the dryers smell horrible. it even gives me h

A member asked:

I was putting laundry powder in a container and the powder came into the air and i inhaled some. i immediately rinsed my mouth and throat with water and then drank a glass of water. it does have borax in it. should i be concerned? no symptoms yet?

A member asked:

Does laundry detergent kill covid-19?

A member asked:

Are there laundry detergents for eczema?

A member asked:

What would be one of the best laundry detergents for eczema?

A member asked:

What are the best laundry detergents to use for people who have hives?

A member asked:

@what age can u switch laundry detergent from dreft (for babies) to a fragrance detergent?

A member asked:

A child bit into a laundry detergent packet. did not ingest very much. is it possibly toxic?

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