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What are the dangers of diatomaceous earth?

• scarmig 4y ago
  It's not too dangerous, but it can irritate you, particularly if you accidentally inhale it.
  • throwaway892238 4y ago
    There is food-grade diatomaceous earth (an anti-caking agent) which is completely safe for humans. But the whole idea of it is it's very jagged little dead sea creatures that tear insects to shreds, so breathing it is not advised.
  • MisterBastahrd 4y ago
    It will also shred your vacuum cleaner if you're not careful.
• xupybd 4y ago
  Silicosis if you're exposed to a lot of it. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/81-123/pdfs/0552.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjvjbep68P-AhUI1DgGHVvYCpAQFnoECAcQBg&usg=AOvVaw244AmvJGh09ol5sejQxTYX https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https:/... I'm currently fighting bed bugs and am using diatomaceous earth spray to make my bedroom toxic to the bugs. It seems to be working but I'm worried about the effects of the spray on me.
  • yodsanklai 4y ago
    What I would do if I had bugs again 1. clean and remove everything from the bedroom, find a bed frame that is easy to clean 2. get a special cover for the mattress 3. vacuum the room and clean the sheets at high temperature as often as possible
    • xupybd 4y ago
      We're also freezing our pillows and woolens that can't be hot washed.
  • lathiat 4y ago
    You should watch: https://youtu.be/2JAOTJxYqh8 https://youtu.be/2JAOTJxYqh8