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Use as few cleaning products as possible, and only when you really need to. Most situations or mishaps can be dealt with effectively by rapid intervention with hot water. You can meet virtually all cleaning needs with a cupboard containing just salt, sodium bicarbonate, washing soda and Borax. A low-allergen washing powder, detergent and vinegar (if you can tolerate them) are also handy.

Salt, sodium bicarbonate, washing soda and Borax give off virtually no fumes and are not known to cause chemical sensitivity. Washing soda and Borax are strong chemicals and will c0use irritation even to a non-allergic person’s skin and airways if not handled with care, so be prudent, but they should not trigger sensitivity reactions.

Some brands of cleaning products are tolerated well by people with allergies and sensitivity. Sensitivity is very idiosyncratic, so they may not suit you, but those named below are very often trouble-free. Try them with care at first. If one does not suit you, try another brand. The brands which are consistently reported to be a good choice are The Allergy Shop range, available by post; Amway products, available from local agents; Boots for Sensitive Skin range, available from Boots the Chemist; and Clearspring products by Faith in Nature, available from health food shops or by post.

It is not a good idea to carry out home tests, such as the Sniff Test or Patch Test, with cleaning products. Many cleaners contain powerful chemicals, even if they do not cause sensitivity. If you apply them straight on to your skin or inhale them directly, they may cause irritation and other symptoms. In normal use, they should cause no such problems. Your best course is to use products according to the directions; protect your hands, do not inhale them directly and always rinse thoroughly after use.

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