What happens if you eat the pods?

“The pods are in plastic wrapping, which puts them under some pressure, so when you chew on them they will explode in the mouth and coat the mucous membranes inside,” Anderson says. The alkaline pH of the highly concentrated liquid can cause immediate irritation in the mouth and vomiting, Anderson says.

Are washing pods toxic?

To a small child, gel or liquid washing detergent capsules look a lot like sweets or teethers – all soft, shiny, squidgy and brightly coloured. But if you swallow one, bite into one or even pop it in your hands, you risk poisoning or serious burns to the skin, eyes and throat.

What would happen if I drank laundry detergent?

– When accidentally ingested, the laundry detergent liquid will likely induce a vomiting reaction (what physicians call “a strong emetic effect”). Depending on how much is ingested this may result in multiple episodes of heavy vomiting, sometimes lasting for several hours.

Why do I feel like eating detergent?

Pica can be caused by nutritional deficiencies, such as a lack of iron or zinc in your diet. It’s also more common during pregnancy, perhaps because of the rapidly shifting nutritional needs of your body if you’re pregnant. In older adults, conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia can lead to the desire to eat soap.

Do Tide PODS make your clothes smell good?

I really love these Tide pods. They are so convenient, they smell great, and they get my clothes really clean. I switched to these after using Gain for years and have been very pleased with the results.

Will Tide PODS melt in a hot car?

So if you’re one of the 40 percent of Americans who washes laundry in cold water, the Pods will still work for you. The Pods are also heat resistant, so if you leave it in the trunk of your car, you won’t come back to a gooey mess.

How can I satisfy pica?

Here are some suggestions to help you deal with pica cravings:

1. Inform your health care provider and review your prenatal health records.
2. Monitor your iron status along with other vitamin and mineral intake.
3. Consider potential substitutes for the cravings such as chewing sugarless gum.