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Gardening

Siwsan

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9. I'm jotting notes on everyone's suggestions

Reply to love_katz (Reply #8)

Thu Jun 29, 2023, 03:44 PM

Jun 2023

I have been using Aloe Vera gel. I have a big plant in my kitchen. It's nice because it dries and stays, unlike calamine that cracks and flakes off.

The BEST thing is to keep a spray bottle of vinegar at hand. The vinegar nullifies the oil from the plant. Then you just periodically spray your arms and clothes. Normally I have one but this was an impulse task, since I was already out there. Believe me, I won't forget it, again.

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Damn the poison ivy!! Full speed weeding, ahead!! [View all] Siwsan Jun 2023 OP

Yeah, you don't want to be out in that. piddyprints Jun 2023 #1

I limited myself to the front garden. Siwsan Jun 2023 #2

Whatever you do don't burn poison ivy iwillalwayswonderwhy Jun 2023 #3

I've read articles about the dangers of doing that. Siwsan Jun 2023 #4

It is now time to be inside with the kitcats Polly Hennessey Jun 2023 #5

I deal with poison oak with a 5 foot pole pruner. (Fiskars) and nothing else. usonian Jun 2023 #6

1. wash your exposed skin with COLD water and Fels-Naphtha soap... nebby70 Jun 2023 #7

Forgive me for adding more advice. love_katz Jun 2023 #8

I'm jotting notes on everyone's suggestions Siwsan Jun 2023 #9

I will keep the spray bottle of vinegar in mind the next time I go hiking. love_katz Jun 2023 #10

A Lidocaine Spray for anesthetic effect, and Domeboro Astringent Solution to dry the oozing Donkees Jun 2023 #11

I'm going to look for the Domeboro. And, yes! Lidocaine spray. Duh! Definitely on my list. Siwsan Jun 2023 #12

I use latex dish-washing gloves (some of the brands are longer) ... Donkees Jun 2023 #13