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Monday, January 07, 2008

Tips For Safe House Cleaning

It's such a great feeling to have the house looking fresh and clean. Make sure you get to enjoy the experience by not getting hurt during the actual cleaning. Implement the tips below for a safe house cleaning.

  • Open The Windows - This is especially important when using cleaning products that contain chlorine or ammonia. The fumes these products create should not be inhaled. The best way do avoid any danger is to keep several windows open at all times, or if you are working in a room without windows, leave the door open and consider putting a small fan inside to get the air circulating.

  • Don't Mix Cleaning Products - You have probably heard this before, but it is worth repeating: Don't Mix Cleaning Products. They contain various chemicals that can create dangerous chemical reactions if you combine the wrong products. Stick with one product and get the job done. Usually all it takes is a little soaking and some elbow grease.

  • Wear Gloves - Scrubbing the tub with harsh chemicals can do a lot of damage to your hand if you don't protect them properly. Wear gloves while you clean whenever it is possible. Not only will it keep your hands from drying out and getting scuffed up, it also prevents chemicals from being absorbed through the skin.

  • Be Aware Of Your Surroundings - This is especially important for people who are blind or visually impaired. Most cleaning accidents happen because stepstools or ladders are in the way, floors are wet and slippery, or buckets and rags are left lying on the floor. Be aware of your surroundings while you clean. Pay a little extra attention before you walk across the tile floor and check if it is still wet. Avoid leaving buckets of water sitting around. They are a drowning hazard for a small child.

  • Pace Yourself - You may be tempted to work as fast as you can to get the job done. Make sure you pace yourself and take frequent brakes. Don't let yourself get too tired. If you are exhausted, you are much more likely to get hurt. Stop for the day and pick up where you left off the next day.

  • Safely Store Your Cleaning Products - After a hard day of cleaning, it is very easy to leave a cleaning product out on the counter. It is just as easy for your child (or pet) to get hold of a bottle of bathroom cleaner that has not been stored away. Take a few minutes at the end of your cleaning day and make sure all cleaning supplies are accounted for and back in a safe spot.

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