How to Remove Pepper Spray From the Body
A small can of pepper spray can be held in your hand while walking and may be a good deterrent if you have an encounter with a dangerous animal or person. Although, while protecting yourself, there is a possibility that the spray might blow on your skin or get into your eyes.
Instructions
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Rinse the affected area immediately with cool water. Use a hose or outside tap if outdoors.
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Rinse yours eyes for 15 minutes to remove the spray. Remove contact lenses as quickly as possible.
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Wash the skin with a non-oil based soap. Salves or greasy cleaners will trap the particles on the skin. Continue washing until your skin feels comfortable.
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Tips & Warnings
Individuals react differently to pepper spray. It may take 15 minutes or 45 minutes for the skin to return to normal.
Expose the sprayed person to fresh air or the breeze from a fan if the spraying happened indoors.
Pepper spray that is inhaled may cause difficulty in breathing.
Do not rub the affected area. Rubbing will intensity the pain.
Consult a doctor if eye or skin irritation persists.
