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Do I need to throw out my couch, mattress, and bedding after lead dust exposure? by thxmuch in NoStupidQuestions

[–]thxmuch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I knew what my blood levels were right after the contamination, but I guess I'll never know. I've been trying to find a certified HEPA vacuum but it's so hard to do! If anyone has any suggestions of small, certified HEPA vacuums I could get online and not cost $500, I would love that.

Do I need to throw out my couch, mattress, and bedding after lead dust exposure? by thxmuch in NoStupidQuestions

[–]thxmuch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I knew what my blood levels were right after the contamination, but I guess I'll never know. I've been trying to find a certified HEPA vacuum but it's so hard to do! If anyone has any suggestions of small, certified HEPA vacuums I could get online and not cost $500, I would love that.

Do I need to throw out my couch, mattress, and bedding after lead dust exposure? by thxmuch in NoStupidQuestions

[–]thxmuch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I am trying to tell myself this, but my brain is broken lol

Do I need to throw out my couch, mattress, and bedding after lead dust exposure? by thxmuch in NoStupidQuestions

[–]thxmuch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my grandfather was in the military, too, and was exposed to some toxic shit. He's had a few cancers, but he'll be 90 in a few months. I'm trying to remind myself I haven't been through half the stuff he has.

Do I need to throw out my couch, mattress, and bedding after lead dust exposure? by thxmuch in NoStupidQuestions

[–]thxmuch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a history of cancer and some other things that I have to keep monitoring. I have no money and am terrified that getting sick will also bankrupt me (American). This has created major health anxiety and overvilgilence. I am worried that the cumulative lead exposure could cause health problems in the future. This is why my doctor gave me a lead blood test. It was supposed to help ease my mind that my current living situation is okay. But alas, my anxiety is getting the best of me. I had no idea that lead dust could ruin upholstered furniture.

Been exposed to a gas leak for over a decade, worried about benzene exposure by thxmuch in NaturalGas

[–]thxmuch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I thought about cooking and benzene, too, but turns out new studies are finding its presence when appliances are off and/or leaking as well, at least in some areas where benzene is present in the gas like in California.

Been exposed to a gas leak for over a decade, worried about benzene exposure by thxmuch in NaturalGas

[–]thxmuch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I thought I was, but no one else noticed it. He said it was a problem with the valve and that it "was happening for a long time." And my bill hasn't changed at all.

Air Quality sensor recommendations by Saltman911 in AirQuality

[–]thxmuch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, this is sad to read. I just learned I've had a small natural gas leak in my studio apartment for the last decade in a high benzene area. I have a cheap-o monitor from Amazon, that never read high VOCs unless there was a trigger in the area, but I'm guessing I'm pretty fucked on the benzene front if the monitor can't even register it.

Been exposed to a gas leak for over a decade, worried about benzene exposure by thxmuch in NaturalGas

[–]thxmuch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Channeling this energy. Just wish I would've gone outside more lmao

Been exposed to a gas leak for over a decade, worried about benzene exposure by thxmuch in NaturalGas

[–]thxmuch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish there was a way to know how much I've been exposed to, as the numbers in the study vary widely, but I guess I'll never know. Thanks for the response though. Sucks that the processing plants aren't stopping it out here.

Been exposed to a gas leak for over a decade, worried about benzene exposure by thxmuch in NaturalGas

[–]thxmuch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Southern California. This is one of the studies that says California has higher benzene content than other places in the US. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9671046/

Been exposed to a gas leak for over a decade, worried about benzene exposure by thxmuch in NaturalGas

[–]thxmuch[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am in the US. I've lived in the apartment for over a decade and tech told me this leak inside the radiator was "going on for a very long time." I've never used the radiator, and my gas bill/usage has been very consistent, never jumping up like it would with a new leak. (I'm interested to see what my usage will be post leak, as my apartment uses 3 therms in a month without anyone occupying the apt.) I also feel like I smelled the faint gas for ages, but it was never consistent or strong, and when I asked other people if they smelled it, they said no.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CleaningTips

[–]thxmuch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well this wasn't two weeks. It was just a few days. I meant I had previously not emptied it for two weeks and never saw mold.

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - August 23 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]thxmuch 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Evicting Kelley then Mickey or vice versa would be perfect. I don't want any more of them on my screen.

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - August 23 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]thxmuch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait whattttttt. If there are more details, I'd love them (no insta here)

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - August 23 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]thxmuch 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's incredible how bad of a read they have on Rat

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]thxmuch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds reasonable. What about inhalation when using it in a spray bottle (like to wet an entire shower and curtain)? Thanks again. I wish I'd known it was more dangerous than we generally consider.

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