Anyone ever get sick from using pine sol?

[HeatherLynn]

My mother is laying on the couch at the moment saying she has the chills, a dry cough, burning in her lungs, and labored breathing. She was fine at lunch but that was before she decided to go hog wild with the pine sol. I just don't know if there is a link or not. I have read that animals even getting a small amount have died but she didn't ingest. I assume though some did absorb into her body since she refuses to wear cleaning gloves or open doors for ventilation. Ideas?

I am trying to convince her this is not just a super sudden onset of a really bad cold but actually something a bit more serious.

 

[wolftracks]

Yes and when I visit my daughter she used that stuff like it's water. I used to use it, but it burns my eyes and chest. Maybe daughter doesn't really want me to visit when she asks. Who knows.

 

[Imp]

Doesn't sound like it's horribly dangerous, but call a doctor if your mom's having trouble breathing.



Imp


Sorry can't get the link to work. I googled pine sol msds

Imp- has trouble with pdf

Said:

Eye irritant. May cause skin irritation. Avoid contact with food.
No medical conditions are known to be aggravated by exposure to this
product.
FIRST AID:
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. If irritation
persists, call a physician.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Promptly drink a large amount of
milk or water. Call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with water. If irritation persists, call a
physician.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing problems develop, call

 

[EmtheFishLady]

I always get migraines when I use chemicals like that to clean. The only thing I can really handle without a splitting headache is the PURPLE Fabuloso. Never had any of those symptoms, and I even mixed bleach with Ammonia in a carpet cleaner once.

I would watch her close though.

 

[ChikeeMomma]

I'd watch her closely. I could see Pine Sol bothering your breathing and making you cough if you were sensitive to it. I don't see how it would give her chills, though. Chills usually make me think of fever. Kinda sounds like I'd watch her for influenza or pneumonia, too -- that's if she had a fever. There is a lot of very nasty cold viruses and influenza going around here in my area. Hope she feels better soon.

 

[arabianequine]

I use melaleuca products for my household.....includes shampoo, toothpast etc. all non toxic. May want to switch if you want more info you can contact me by pm.

 

[HeatherLynn]

I kept an eye on her. She seems better. I told her to dilute a bit more next time and open the dang door. sigh. I would home once you are past 70 you would already do these things but apparently not. She is trying to worry me to death I swear.

 

[ChikeeMomma]

Glad to hear she's doing better. I use vinegar and water mixture for cleaning/mopping. Maybe see if she'd switch to that. It's pretty safe!

 

[MeatKing]

I run a house cleaner company!! I refuse to use the stuff, it's awful. I'm glad she's feeling better. Maybe when she's not looking you could dilute it some? Just add water to the container?

 

[classicsredone]

Pine-sol doesn't bother me, but just about every other cleaner does. I get a reaction from anything containing bleach, so I stay away from it. It makes me wheeze, I get light headed, tired, my eyes burn, and my nose sometimes starts bleeding.

I like a vinegar and water combo, too. Sometimes I make herbal vinegar or add essential oils for a better smell.