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How much time does poison ivy oil last on clothes and shoes?
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Poison Ivy Oil...: Urushiol oil can remain active for several years, so handling dead leaves or vines can cause a reaction. In addition, oil transferred from the plant to other objects (such as pet fur) can cause the rash if it comes into contact with the skin. Clothing, tools, and other objects that have been exposed to the oil should be washed to prevent further transmission. It needs to be washed off!
Answered 10/29/2018
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