Is The Exposure To Rubbing Alcohol Harmful To Health?

Posted on Thu, 17 Oct 2013

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Thu, 17 Oct 2013 Answered on

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Question : I was cleaning my sofa with rubbing alcohol. can the fumes hurt me?

Answered by Dr. Kerry Pottinger (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ventilate the room well.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
Providing you are cleaning your sofa in a well ventilated area, there will be no harm to your health.
I would advise ensuring the windows and doors are open and you do not use the room for an hour or so after you have finished.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr k A Pottinger,
MBChB. FRCA.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar