Sometimes you just need to get through the job without losing your mind.
Yeah, that's the truth. Couple extra tips from my own attic battles:
- Baby powder on arms/neck before suiting up—helps keep fibers from sticking as much.
- Tape around wrists and ankles, but leave a little slack, or it just pulls loose.
- If you do get itchy, don’t scratch—use duct tape to “lift” the fibers off your skin. Weird, but it works better than soap sometimes.
And honestly, those disposable suits are worth every penny. Learned that one the hard way...
Title: Dealing with itchy pink nightmare in my attic
Can’t argue with any of that—especially on the disposable suits. They might look ridiculous but they save a lot of hassle. I’d add:
- If you’re working up there for more than an hour, take regular breaks outside. Even with all the prep, those fibers find a way in.
- I actually found that wearing a thin long-sleeve shirt under the suit helps too. Adds a layer and soaks up sweat, which seems to keep the itch down a bit.
- For cleanup, a shop vac with a HEPA filter is your friend. Regular vacuums just blow the stuff around.
One thing I’ll push back on—sometimes soap and cold water right after you’re done can help if you don’t have duct tape handy. But yeah, nothing’s perfect with that stuff. It’s just about minimizing misery. Hang in there... it’s honestly one of those jobs where you earn every bit of satisfaction when it’s finally done.
I’ll admit, I used to think those disposable suits were overkill until I spent a weekend crawling around up there—now I wouldn’t go near insulation without one. The long-sleeve shirt trick is underrated too. Only thing I’m not sold on is the cold water right after... maybe it’s just me, but that always seemed to make the itch worse. Maybe it’s a mental thing. Either way, you’re right about the satisfaction when it’s all done—nothing like a hot shower and knowing you don’t have to see pink fluff for a while.
DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC
Funny, I’ve actually found the cold water rinse helps if you do it *before* a hot shower—supposedly it closes your pores so less fiberglass gets in. But yeah, I get what you mean, sometimes it just feels like it makes things worse. I usually go lukewarm and then gradually warmer, seems to help a bit. The disposable suit is a must though... learned that lesson the hard way after my first attic job.
The disposable suit is a must though... learned that lesson the hard way after my first attic job.
Couldn’t agree more on the suit. First time I tackled attic insulation, I figured jeans and a long sleeve would be enough—big mistake. Ended up itching for days, even after trying every shower trick in the book. I’ve had mixed results with the cold rinse too. Honestly, nothing beats taping your cuffs and wearing double gloves. It’s a pain, but way less miserable than scratching all week.
