DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC
Man, fiberglass is the worst. I tried the “double up on sweatpants and hoodies” thing last summer when I was running wires up there, and it was a disaster. Ended up with that pink stuff stuck to my wrists and ankles for days. I’ll admit, I cheaped out on the Tyvek suit at first, but after that itch-fest, I caved and bought one. Worth every penny, even if you feel like you’re in a sauna. Ever try duct-taping the cuffs? Helped me a bit, but nothing’s perfect...
DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC
Honestly, I get the Tyvek suit thing, but I’ve never been a big fan. The sweat factor just kills me, especially in an attic in July. Here’s what’s worked better for me:
- Long sleeve shirt and jeans (old ones you don’t care about), but I go heavy on the lotion before heading up. Sounds weird, but it helps keep the fibers from sticking to your skin.
- Cheap dishwashing gloves instead of work gloves—longer cuffs, easier to tape down.
- Baby powder on wrists and ankles before taping. Cuts down on that glass fiber itch later.
- Quick cold shower right after. Don’t wait or you’ll regret it.
I’ve tried duct-taping cuffs too, but sometimes it just peels off once you start sweating. Not perfect, but at least it keeps most of the pink stuff off. Tyvek suits are solid if you can handle the heat, but honestly, a little prep and cleanup goes a long way...
Quick cold shower right after. Don’t wait or you’ll regret it.
Yeah, skipping the shower is a rookie mistake—been there, scratched that. I’m with you on Tyvek being a sweatbox, but I’ve gotta admit, every time I try the old jeans and long sleeves trick, I still end up itching for days. Maybe I’m just unlucky or my attic’s got some extra spicy insulation. The baby powder tip is new to me though... might give that a shot next time if I’m feeling brave (or desperate).
I’m with you on Tyvek being a sweatbox, but I’ve gotta admit, every time I try the old jeans and long sleeves trick, I still end up itching for days.
Honestly, Tyvek is brutal in the summer but it’s the only thing that’s ever kept me from getting fiberglass all over my arms and neck. Jeans and long sleeves never cut it for me either—fibers always sneak through at the cuffs or collar. If you’re working up there for more than ten minutes, I’d tape your sleeves and pant legs shut with painter’s tape. Not the most comfortable look, but it helps.
Baby powder can help a bit, but don’t expect miracles. The best fix I’ve found is to keep a cheap set of coveralls just for attic work—throw them in the wash right after. And yeah, straight into a cold shower as soon as you’re done. Skipping it is pain you’ll remember.
Some attics just seem worse than others... maybe yours has that extra “spicy” batch of insulation. Wouldn’t surprise me.
- Tyvek’s a sauna, but I’ll take that over itching for days—totally agree there.
- I’ve tried taping sleeves too, but somehow those fibers still find a way in. Maybe I’m just unlucky or clumsy.
- Baby powder’s never done much for me, honestly. I end up smelling weird and still scratching.
- Cheap coveralls are a solid call. I keep a set in the garage just for attic or crawlspace jobs—definitely worth it.
- Cold shower is non-negotiable. Once I skipped it and regretted it for two days straight.
- Anyone else notice some insulation just seems nastier? Maybe it’s age or brand... but some of it feels like it’s out to get you.
