Cleaning question!

I just mopped with the swiffer mop (the kind where you put the pad on) and I was thinking how all the solution got on my fingers...I've been super paraniod about cleaning but I have been slacking lately as I get further along. What do you guys think about the mopping solution touching my hands and fingers? Do you think it's that bad? I haven't used any bleach since I found out I was pg...other than the clorox wipes here and there.

So what are you guys all doing about cleaning?

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Oh how I wish I could say that we were having someone come in and do it for me!

But seriously, with DD I did everything that I normally did (maybe not quite as frequently as I got bigger) except for cleaning the bathroom - I mean the scrub the tub and toilet stuff. I was too nervous about being in a small space with the fumes, so DH got stuck doing that.

I am sure it will be the same this time around.

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Since PG I've been trying to use rubber gloves whenever I clean...I've forgotten though at times and touched the swifer pads without having gloves on and just washed my hands as soon as I realized it. I try not to worry about it because we'll drive ourselves crazy.

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I'm very lucky, I have a cleaning lady. But for everyday things to clean around the house I usually wear gloves. That's just a precaution I have, some people might think that's paranoia but who knows the chemicals that are in these things? I also started using 7th generation products which are usually chemical free.
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I think a person would have to have heavy exposure or inhale anything to have it have a harmful effect on a growing fetus. I use Clorox wipes and Windex and I use bleach when I do laundry, but my exposure to the chemicals is minimal. DH does deep cleaning - mainly because I cannot bend anymore

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I didn't change anything about the way I clean my house. I use the Swiffer Wet Jet weekly, I use my Lysol 4-in-1 to clean the counters, Comet in the sink, Windex on the windows.............the house needs to be cleaned so what choice do I have. I'm not breathing in anything for long periods of time so I'm sure it's all fine. At 28w2d baby is doing great so I'm sure it was fine to keep cleaning!!

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I clean as usual.

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just wash your hands and I am sure it will be fine. My Dr had no problems with any cleaning products that I use as long as I used them with ventalation and washed my hands after I was done.

I am sure its fine

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I also use the swiffer things to clean my floor and often touch them. I just wash my hands right away. When my DS was born I stopped using as much scented stuff around the house I now use Seventh generation to clean my counter tops, tables, mirrors, etc.. The bathroom is difficult because many of the cleaners are smelly. If I just wipe down the tub I use the Seventh Generation. Sometimes when I scrub the tub I use Ajax instead of the foam soft scrub stuff because it has less of a smell. My DH also helps out with the bathroom.

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I've been cleaning with all the products I used to clean with, with the exception of bleach. I just always wear gloves and make sure the area is well ventilated.

If you get anything on you just wash your hands really well. I would avoid products with amonia and bleach.

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Posted by Goldi0218

I think a person would have to have heavy exposure or inhale anything to have it have a harmful effect on a growing fetus. I use Clorox wipes and Windex and I use bleach when I do laundry, but my exposure to the chemicals is minimal. DH does deep cleaning - mainly because I cannot bend anymore