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.
Wait, before we see how Redditor P0werClean was about to annihilate his apartment—and possibly his entire block—with chlorine gas, let's learn what chlorine gas really is. Chlorine gas is a potentially lethal chemical that can cause death in poorly ventilated areas.
Chlorine gas is extremely dangerous to human health, and historians say that Germany used it as a chemical weapon during World War I. Since this hazardous gas is completely invisible, the only way to detect it is through smell.
Now you might wonder, couldn't P0werClean smell the fatal concoction he was creating? Nope, thanks to Covid, he was unable to smell anything at all.
That begs the question: why was P0werClean mixing vinegar and bleach in the first place? Of course, we'll let him explain, but in short, he was trying to clean his bathroom.
And he says, "For three whole minutes, I thought that this was the best damn clean I’d given the bathroom in years..." All hell broke loose after that statement.
We know what gas you produce when you mix bleach and vinegar, but what are the symptoms of chlorine gas poisoning? Not only does it irritate your eyes, but it can also make it difficult for you to breathe and leave you with a throbbing headache.
Now we'll let P0werClean take over.
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
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
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.
