Floor Wax Fumes And Pregnancy

Dreaming of new hardwood floors before baby comes.

Floor wax fumes and pregnancy. The pump will automatically turn off when the. The dust created by sanding existing floors and the fumes emitted by the high potency chemicals used on flooring are unsafe to inhale. I continued preparing for my med pass. Keep the use of chemical based cleaning products with extensive warning labels to a minimum.

If your floor is being finished by a professional and it s possible for you to leave the home it s best to stay away long enough for the finish to cure and the odor to disperse which usually takes about 48 hours. I am 3 months pregnant and am very concerned about exposure to. Set the nozzle to automatic and walk away to avoid breathing in gasoline fumes. The floors were finished on a wednesday and we returned to the house 6 days later on a tuesday.

They lady who was doing the floor drove me nuts because it seemed like she was always finding where i was and bugging me. I proceeded to go to the west wing and pass my meds. Posted by frasermoo at 10 26 am on july 14 2009 1 favorite 14 weeks is still awfully early in a pregnancy. Inhaling floor stripping fumes may cause dizziness nausea headaches chest pains and coughing according to cleaning pro.

Always wear gloves and follow the usage directions of the products carefully. To minimize the dangers of polyurethane vapors always apply the finishes in a well ventilated space wear a face mask and eye protection and don t smoke. Pcbs get into a pregnant woman s system primarily through food. You can do it but the best advice is to pack up your pregnant self and go to a hotel while the work is being completed by someone else like a licensed contractor.

Many everyday products such as plastic food containers have been found to contain bisphenol. The fumes released by floor stripping chemicals are toxic inducing a variety of health complaints and making the use of protective masks and proper ventilation imperative. I thought some of the lotion i was wearing had got rubbed into my eyes. When i was pregnant with my son i was a night stocker at a local grocery store and they would come down my aisle and wash and wax the floor all the time.

We had the floors done while on vacation to avoid the fumes. Avoid contact with pesticides insecticides or fungicides. Exposure to lead dust or fumes may cause adverse health effects especially in children or pregnant women. Keep the room well ventilated and don t use products in aerosol cans.

I went to the er last night after working my nursing job because of the floor wax fumes. My son is just fine.