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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / September 2005Rubber Mittens
I have a frustrating problem. I get a painful rash on my hands if I use any of my usual soaps or detergents for cleaning my dishes, including baking soda. I can only tolerate glycerin or Castile soap. This cleans off certain types of food, but it doesn't get rid of all the oil. I tried rubber gloves, extra-large. From years of RA my fingers are locked in a curled position and it is hard to impossible to put on even the extra-large gloves. So I've been trying to think of another solution. The best I've come up with so far is to just accept dishes that look clean, but are slightly greasy. I guess they're clean enough. I live alone. If I have guests, I can ask them to wash the dishes before we eat. Does anyone have a suggestion? Rubber mittens would be nice if they exist. Ellen >I have a frustrating problem. I get a painful rash on my hands if I > use any of my usual soaps or detergents for cleaning my dishes, [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > exist. > Ellen I don't know if this will work for you, but if I have to wash dishes by hand, I use a large plastic bowl in the sink as a "dishpan" for the silverware and small stuff. And a dish brush for the plates etc. I dip the brush into the very hot soapy water in the bowl and use that to scrub the plates and then rinse them under a hot faucet. When I'm down to just what was soaking in the bowl, I stir that around good with the brush, then dump those items out into the sink where I can see them and do any more needed brushing and rinsing. My hands hate anything that will cut grease off dishes too. For bad pots and pans Dawn makes a degreaser in a blue spray bottle that really cuts down on the scrubbing. We also use quite a few paper plates, paper bowls, plastic drinking cups and plastic silverware. Sure I'd prefer proper bone china and sterling silver, but I try to live in what for me is the real world. Jo >Does anyone have a suggestion? Rubber mittens would be nice if they >exist. They make silicon mittens for potholder. You might try experimenting with them. They are a bit bulky but with a brush they might work. -- MZ Visit my website: http://www.mzuschlag.com If it is financially feasible, get an electric dishwasher. That will get the dishes grease free. Gwen >I have a frustrating problem. I get a painful rash on my hands if I > use any of my usual soaps or detergents for cleaning my dishes, [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > exist. > Ellen "Gwen Love" > wrote in message> If it is financially feasible, get an electric dishwasher. That will get > the dishes grease free. > Gwen I've seen a couple of countertop models for about $200 at a local department store. There is no special wiring or plumbing needed. Just attach to the faucet, plug into the wall and it's ready to go. Mary Margaret Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I looked at the silicon oven mitt and it's too bulky. My fingers don't have the strength to use it. I have a portable dishwasher that is many years old and and now I just use it to drain and dry dishes. A few months ago I wanted to run it just to rinse out the inside, but I no longer have the finger strength required to attach it to the faucet. A new countertop with a dishwasher underneath would be wonderful. It isn't in this year's budget. Ellen >I have a frustrating problem. I get a painful rash on my hands if I > use any of my usual soaps or detergents for cleaning my dishes, [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > exist. > Ellen Be careful Google Searching "Rubber Mitten".....I promise you won't like what they have to offer. Here are a couple of options http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002ZAFMG/qid=1126571402/br=1-7/r ef=cl_tr_br_cl//104-2493715-6427925?v=glance&s=home-garden&n=12926111 http://www.modernpool.com/spas/accessories.html You could also spray your dishes with a spray bottle filled with a grease cutting cleanser (like maybe something Citrus Oil based) and rinse them after washing them. Get the heavy stuff off first, then de-grease and rinse... You could also make a solution of hot water & vinegar and a few drops of regular dish soap to spray onto your dishes after you've "washed" them, then rinse them. just a thought. Uv(Heloise) >I have a frustrating problem. I get a painful rash on my hands if I > use any of my usual soaps or detergents for cleaning my dishes, [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > exist. > Ellen Can't you use just use smallish plastic bags over your hands, using an elastic band (e.g., quarter inch sewing elastic tied to the right size to hold the bag on your arm just under your elbow)? I'm thinking of the size bags that my Sunday newspaper gets delivered in, or maybe a little larger. JA >>I have a frustrating problem. I get a painful rash on my hands if I >> use any of my usual soaps or detergents for cleaning my dishes, [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > JA Good idea. I used to use the produce bags from the grocery after I had hand surgery so I could shower. I'd double bag, and tape around the wrist. Jo >>>I have a frustrating problem. I get a painful rash on my hands if I >>> use any of my usual soaps or detergents for cleaning my dishes, [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Jo those velcro bands for tendonitis (wrist support or tennis elbow?) would be handy to afix the plastic bag higher on the forearm. then you wouldn't have to struggle with tape, which i personally know can be a challenge and they would be reusable. wish i knew what they are called. i know Mueller makes one kind. nann, i think i noticed that you and cindy, at the gimp picnic in 2003, wore what i'm talking about. what are they called? kate Regarding the Dawn products that Jo mentioned earlier...I saw a commercial just this week for a new product-it's a foam, made by Dawn, it only needs one pump to do a whole sinkful of dishes. I wonder if the foam would make you break out as well? Good luck finding a solution, Charlene |
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