owwww! Here's a tip:

[minkydog]

If you're going to chop jalapenos don't put your finger in your eyes for, oh, say...24 hours And don't floss your teeth either.

 

[doxdogy]

Owww is right. I buy the pre chopped now. I chopped some up years ago and my hands itched like crazy for hours.

 

[minkydog]

Now my eyes and nose are burning. It is all I can do to keep my hands off my face!

 

[jessily]

That's the worst! I made that mistake last weekend. I washed my hands twice with soap and water after chopping them... but apparently that didn't help. My allergies got the better of me and I kept touching my face. The eyes are the worst! I usually hold ice on them on and off until I can stand it. There must be a better way

 

[GOOFY4DONALD]

I have another tip. Don't chop garlic right before you put in your contacts. Doesn't matter how many times you wash your hands.

 

[kirbsam]

yep. dont eat hot wings and then take out your contacts. they sting when you take them out, and they will sting again when you put them back in in the morning.

 

[minkydog]

Oh crap! I got some on my fudgesicle! Now my tongue is burning!

 

[SCHBR'smom]

I have learned it is best to wear gloves when chopping jalapenos. When you're done, throw them away and you're face is fine. I had some really hot ones one time, I felt like my hands were on fire. Now, I always wear gloves.

 

[ekball]

This seemed like a great thread for my 1000th post! I don't really have much to say to you OP, just please be careful what you scratch tonight.

 

[FSUDisneyGirl]

LOL minkydog, that's what my tag is about!!! I was messing with my contacts!

 

[MonkeyDishwasher]

Here's another tip:

While performing karaoke, do not hop off of the stage afterwards if you've had a few drinks. My sprained ankle seems to agree. :/

 

[Martha7]

I did the same thing with the jalapenos some years ago. The recipe didn't say anything about wearing gloves or washing hands immediately after the chopping, and my fingertips burned for hours! You have my heartfelt sympathy! I imagine you'll be back to normal tomorrow.

 

[MsLeFever]

My poor DS learned this one the hard way....

If you are eating super hot wings and have to pee....wash your hands first!

 

[bubie2.5]

Were you playing Farm Town a few minutes ago? I swear there was someone there complaining about getting jalapeño juice in his/her eyes!