cleaned chimney NOW ITCHING !!!

[sattv]

Used my new sooteater yesterday and now my skin has a rash and itches all over Anyone ever have this problem? I cleaned a 6" stainless liner with a cap.

 

[pen]

Never heard of such a thing.

Sure it isn't a reaction to food and you have hives? Last time I had them we narrowed it down to a gallon of milk. God only knows what was in it that caused it.

I'd try some benadryl before you go to bed (if you don't have benadryl, Tylenol PM is Tylenol w/ benadryl or Advil pm is the same).

pen

 

[Kenster]

Any chance you have burned some wood with poison ivy vine attached?

 

[KodiakII]

You are allergic to the soot and creosote and will be unable to use your sooteater anymore without any dire consequences. To avoid the waste of throwing it in the garbage and the hassle of selling it on CL you should mail it to me...postage due if you have to. I will PM you with my mailing address! Seriously though it does sound like an allergic reaction to me.

 

[Jager]

Doesn't the Sooteater system have a cover to contain the dust? Did that not work for some reason?

Definitely sounds like an allergic response...

 

[Backwoods Savage]

I've not heard of this before either.

 

[JustWood]

Ya, I get the same thing. I have a dedicated coat and long gloves that get duct taped for when I clean. I'm pretty sure I have allergies to it as I have problems with dust and mold also.