I hear you can get rid of this kind of order with buttermilk or tomato juice. I suppose its the acid that does it. But what about when you get the scent of chlorine bleach up your nose from too much exuberant bathroom cleaning?
I cleaned the bathroom on Wednesday morning. I used lots of a cleaner that contains chlorine bleach. Gotta get those germs and mold, you know. Well from Monday morning until now, the scent of bleach has remained in my nose. It's driving me bonkers.
I've had this happen many times in the past, but it usually goes away in a few hours, or at the most by the next day. I couldn't sleep last night for smelling bleach.
As you might know, many people with fibromyalgia are super sensitive to odors, especially chemical odors. So that probably makes my case that much worse.
I have washed out my nose with water. I have burned scented candles. I have blown and blown and blown. I googled the problem and found that sniffing vinegar or lemon juice would work. I don't have any lemon juice, so I got my bottle of apple cider vinegar and went to sniffing. About that time, my daughter Andy came in.
"Are you drinking?" she asked. I explained. Anyway, it didn't work, and I did a lot of vinegar sniffing
Today I'm going to get some distilled water and use my neti pot. If that doesn't work, I give.
Have any of you ever had this problem. If so, did you find a solution? If so, what?
I'm going to have lunch with five of my high school friends today. We're going to The Fish Market, a favorite of all of us.
Starting on Monday, Jesse and I are going to start a healthy-eating program, and it was his idea. We both want to lose weight, and he needs to get in better shape for his future job as a fireman/paramedic. So this weekend, we're going to eat up all the ice cream, bologna, mac and cheese, sodas, etc., that are here. Then whatever's left on Monday goes in the garbage, and it's nothing but grilled chicken breasts, lean beef, brown rice, and fruits and veggies. Well, there are a few more things we can have, but none of them are as exciting ice cream and bologna. Wish us luck.
Gotta go.
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On 09/28/2012, Sandra Hutchins said ...
You might try putting a little Vicks salve inside each nostril. That always works for me. Of course, then you may be smelling Vicks! Your new eating plan is an inspiration! Sandy Gail
On 09/28/2012, Pesky Patti said ...
Try Vick's Vaporub under your nose. That's what crime scene people use when encountering dead bodies. However, you should decide whether you want to smell THAT instead of the bleach! :D
On 09/28/2012, Helen in Switzerland said ...
I can't wait to see the new slimline versions!!
On 09/28/2012, Nancy said ...
Susan, With my Scleroderma I have the same problem...also, I take Lyrica for my Peripheral Neuropathy and at some point every single day, the odor of cigarette smoke is so strong for several hours that it drives me crazy! Especially since I've lived in this home for 34 years and no one has EVER smoked in here!!! It is a side affect of both the disease and the medications I take. The only relief I can find, and usually I do this before going to bed because that is when it really starts to drive me crazy...is to dab a little bit of perfume that I like under my nose. I use a bit of Chanel No. 5 because it is subtle, but I can still smell THAT, rather than the mysterious cigarettes. This has been going on for years now and the perfume trick has been my only relief. Of course it doesn't have to be perfume. I have also used scented lotions from Bath and Body works, but they are a little stronger, so I tend to stick with the perfume as it doesn't overpower me. So, just a thought. Hope you find a solution because I know how frustrating it can be. Big Hugs... *** My hubby recommends a little Vicks Vapor Rub or Mentholatum too...something you could try. Good luck!
On 09/29/2012, Barbara Anne said ...
What a bummer! DS2 also is sensitive to the odors of bleach and to vinegar so since he moved out, we've made barbecue sauce (lots of vinegar).
I have nothing to suggest other than the good ideas already posted. Methinks that a light perfume dabbed under your nose is the most pleasant idea. Did being in a seafood restaurant help any?
What a great weekend to invite family over for a pot luck of junk food!
Hugs!
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