Poison Ivy in the Laundry
Here’s the thing about poison ivy–it’s really helpful when you do the laundry. Urushiol. the chemical that causes the allergic reaction, is water-resistant.
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Poison ivy was once an admired and sought-after garden plant, grown in gardens like Versailles and Buckingham Palace, as a beautiful American specimen.
Read MoreWhat To Do If You’ve Touched Poison Ivy
What if you’ve just waded through a cluster of poison ivy? To avoid a rash, wash off the oil as soon as you can. Cold water, lots of it. Then keep it dry.
Read MoreHow To Get Poison Ivy
Just how does this little green leaf work its devastation on the human race? Many people swear that they’ve gotten poison ivy simply by walking past it. Not so.
Read MoreHow Not To Get Poison Ivy
How can we wander ankle-deep in the beauties of nature and not come home with an itchy rash?
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