05/09/2026
Long ago I discovered that I was sensitive to a cleaning product but didn't look at the ingredients back then to make sure I avoided it in the future. This was when I was younger, looking for work as a cleaner for an elderly person. I had to contact the daughter of that elderly person to say I won't be back as I was dealing with inflammation on my face from being exposed to chemicals. She was not amused 🤷🏻
I am careful about what cleaning products I use today, in my home and for my clients. Products contain all sorts of ingredients that most of us, don't have a clue what it is. For example, long ago an ingredient was used for cleaning, now it's in our food! (That's a subject for another day)
On Wednesday, I decided to clean my carpets. I only managed half of my floor and had to stop as my side started to hurt again. But the next day, I started to itch and slowly the bumps on my face started to appear on the chest, neck and then the top of my back. Not all will be bothered with these allergens, but whatever was in the carpet cleaning solution, has got to me
Searching for ego friendly is a minefield, it's such a massive market now to try, test and review. I have been experimenting with my own mix since the beginning but can't quite get the ratio right sometimes. I will continue to explore this avenue, maybe by exposing myself again to harmful chemicals has given me a push to create a new line of business of cleaner products (everything happens for a reason, although sometimes in odd circumstances). Here's to the future 🙌🏻
P.s make sure you protect yourself with PPE when dealing with cleaning products you don't normally use.
