Title: Dealing with itchy pink nightmare in my attic
- Taping is non-negotiable, but I’ve found painter’s tape peels off too easily—duct tape holds better, even if it’s a pain to remove later.
- Cardboard’s okay short-term, but if you’re up there more than once, a couple sheets of cheap plywood save your knees and sanity.
- On gloves: nitrile under work gloves seems to help. Still get the occasional itch, but way less than bare wrists.
- Cold shower works, but I also keep a bottle of baby powder handy—helps with the post-job itch.
- Spray foam’s great for sealing odd corners, but it’s a mess if you’re not careful. Batt insulation is faster for big areas, just... yeah, more pink misery.
- Duct tape is the MVP for attic work, but man, pulling it off later is like a mini workout. I’ve tried Gorilla tape too—sticks even better, but you’ll be cursing when it’s time to clean up.
- Plywood over cardboard, every time. I learned the hard way after my knee went through a soggy box from last year’s holiday lights. Now I keep a couple of 2x4 sheets up there just in case.
- Double-gloving with nitrile under leather gloves has saved my skin more than once. Still, that pink stuff finds a way in... always seems to sneak up your sleeves no matter what.
- Baby powder’s a good call. I’ve also used cornstarch in a pinch—works about the same, and less perfumey if you’re not into that.
- Spray foam is great until you get it on your hands or, worse, in your hair. Batt insulation is faster, but yeah, you’ll be itching for days if you’re not careful. I keep a cheap long-sleeve shirt just for attic jobs—never goes in the regular laundry.
Honestly, whoever invented fiberglass insulation must have had a grudge against DIYers.
DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC
Man, the struggle with fiberglass is real. I swear, no matter how careful I am, I end up scratching for days. That trick with the double gloves is a lifesaver, but I’ve started taping my sleeves to my gloves with painter’s tape—less sticky than duct tape and comes off easier. Still not foolproof, but it helps keep the pink stuff out.
Totally agree on plywood over cardboard. I used to think a flattened Amazon box was good enough until it basically dissolved under me during a humid summer. Now I keep a couple of old closet doors up there as makeshift walkways—way sturdier and they’re easy to slide around.
Spray foam is my nemesis. Last time I used it, I ended up with a chunk in my hair that took two days and half a bottle of acetone to get out. At this point, I just accept that attic work means looking like you lost a fight with a cotton candy machine for a while.
Whoever designed attics clearly never had to crawl around in one...
DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC
I just accept that attic work means looking like you lost a fight with a cotton candy machine for a while.
That’s too real. I tried the painter’s tape trick after reading about it here, and it actually made a difference—though I still found pink fuzz in my socks days later. One thing that helped me was wearing an old hoodie backwards (zipper in the back). It covers your neck better and keeps stuff from falling down your collar. Not perfect, but less itchy.
For spray foam, I started keeping a cheap shower cap in my attic kit. Looks ridiculous, but at least my hair survives.
DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC
Painter’s tape and a backwards hoodie—now that’s creative. I’ve always been a bit skeptical about how much difference these DIY fixes make. Maybe I’m just unlucky, but even after taping up sleeves and pant legs, I still end up scratching for days. The shower cap is a new one for me, though. Never thought of that, but it’s probably smarter than trying to comb out insulation fibers later.
I’m curious if anyone’s actually tried the disposable coveralls you see at hardware stores. They look flimsy, but maybe they’re less hassle than cobbling together makeshift gear. Or is it just marketing? I tend to think the real issue is the stuff gets everywhere no matter what you do, but maybe I’m missing something. Anyone found a solution that actually keeps the pink stuff out of your shoes? That’s the part that drives me nuts...
