Had to clean mouse poop at work, and I learned I didn't do it safely. Now I'm paranoid.

Venting

I just got a job as a dishwasher, and on my third day, I was instructed to clean up a table and a floor. I had gloves on, but no mask on, as I wasn't told to wear one and didn't know that I should have worn one. I sprayed and then wiped down the table, and then I swept the large amounts of mouse poop on the floor into a dust pan, and I had to kneel. I didn't spray or moisten the floor at all, which is also something you should do to make sure it doesn't get in the air. I took my gloves off and washed my hands very well, and washed my clothes, but now I have really strong anxiety about this.

Posted May 24, 2026, 2:55 AM UTC

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