Man With Covid Couldn't Smell Anything and Accidentally Created Chlorine Gas That Almost Killed Him
He nearly gassed himself due to his inability to smell, thanks to Covid.
One Redditor thought he was just cleaning the bathroom a little harder than usual, but the mix he made could have turned deadly fast. Because he had Covid and could not smell anything, he had no warning that bleach and vinegar were creating chlorine gas in his apartment.
That is the setup behind P0werClean’s post, and it gets worse when you realize he kept scrubbing for minutes before noticing anything was wrong. The story quickly turns into a mix of panic, bad luck, and a comment section full of people reacting to how close this came to disaster.
Here’s how a routine cleaning job nearly became a toxic-gas scare.
Here's how it started...
Redditor / P0werCleanROFL. Here's what happened next.
Redditor / P0werCleanEven I would be worried about my lungs turning to mush. Then, the comments began...
Redditor / P0werClean
That is where the story takes a sharp turn.
purpleboxkite's ex freaked out so much he was in tears.
Redditor / P0werClean
This, I didn't know. Wow.
Redditor / P0werClean
True, just because they're chemicals doesn't mean they can be mixed.
Redditor / P0werClean
It's considered an emergency only if OP couldn't walk, talk, or breathe. He was right to call 111.
Redditor / P0werClean
BRB, discarding the bleach.
Redditor / P0werClean
Thank you for that information, spyrenx.
Redditor / P0werClean
This chaos also reminds me of the AITA fight where an onion-loving partner risked his girlfriend’s life with onions.
Meanwhile, Flu77ershy was filled with gratitude.
Redditor / P0werClean
Um. Well, no information is bad information.
Redditor / P0werClean
I wonder what happens when you mix them...
Redditor / P0werClean
Oh.
Redditor / P0werClean
I didn't even know this.
Redditor / P0werClean
Covid really doesn't knock the nose off.
Redditor / P0werClean
Well, not really. Mustard gas is made differently.
Redditor / P0werClean
Yes, thank you.
Redditor / P0werClean
Dettol for the mold. Gotcha.
Redditor / P0werClean
That's probably because the gas burned OP's nasal hair...
Redditor / P0werClean
I'm sure it didn't, but now I'm curious too.
Redditor / P0werClean
Are they? That's dangerous.
Redditor / P0werClean
ROFL.
Redditor / P0werClean
This is what happens when you breathe in fire. You get messed up.
Redditor / P0werClean
What in the world.
Redditor / P0werClean
In Summary
Poor OP, but glad everything turned out okay in the end! Having said that, what should you do if you accidentally mix bleach and vinegar?
Suppose you're in a hurry and accidentally mix bleach and vinegar; fret not. The first thing to do to prevent chlorine gas poisoning is to hold your breath and leave the area.
If you have a mask, wear one, and then ventilate the place by opening the doors and windows. If the mixture from hell is sitting in a bucket, don't throw it outside; instead, call professionals or local authorities to help dispose of the chemical safely.
Immediately remove your clothes and place them inside sealed plastic bags. Take a bath and scrub yourself like it's the end of the world.
You should take a bath because if the solution has touched your skin, it can cause a chemical reaction. If your eyes are burning, rinse them in plain water for 10 minutes.
If you feel nauseous, experience vomiting, headache, or a burning sensation, seek medical attention.
A close call like that is hard to forget.
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