Washing fiberglass out of clothing?
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 5:36 pm
Random question, but of all the internet spaces I frequent, I feel like this one is most likely to have a high quality answer.
Recently replaced a couple fiberglass insulation panels in our basement ceiling. Remembered to put on a face mask and goggles but forgot to wear beat up clothes and now my favorite jeans are covered in fiberglass particles. Whoops.
I've read conflicting info online about whether (1) there's a good way to salvage clothes to completely remove fiberglass particles and (2) whether trying a wash cycle in my front loading washer is going to result in contamination there that may spread to other clothing. I have eczema so while I don't want to be super precious about small amounts of this stuff clinging on, I also don't want to break out forever.
Any suggestions on good fiberglass removal techniques or is it better to cut my losses and toss the clothes?
Recently replaced a couple fiberglass insulation panels in our basement ceiling. Remembered to put on a face mask and goggles but forgot to wear beat up clothes and now my favorite jeans are covered in fiberglass particles. Whoops.
I've read conflicting info online about whether (1) there's a good way to salvage clothes to completely remove fiberglass particles and (2) whether trying a wash cycle in my front loading washer is going to result in contamination there that may spread to other clothing. I have eczema so while I don't want to be super precious about small amounts of this stuff clinging on, I also don't want to break out forever.
Any suggestions on good fiberglass removal techniques or is it better to cut my losses and toss the clothes?