Senior Safety

Aerosol and Other Cleaning Product Safety
§Protect hands with heavy rubber gloves
§Store in original containers
§Do not combine cleaning products
§Keep in locked cabinet out of reach of children
Many cleaning products in common household use contain dangerous chemicals. If a product can dissolve dirt, it can dissolve  skin. Always protect your hands and arms from chemical burns by using heavy rubber gloves whenever you use strong cleaners.
Always store solvents in their original containers, and discard leftover supplies on an annual basis.
Don’t mix any cleaning products, especially those containing bleach and ammonia in the same cleaning process. An explosive chemical reaction could occur.
Keep cleaning products away from young children, using locked cabinets with high storage shelves if possible.
(Bridge) We’ve talked about many ways to avoid fire and burn injury.  But we still should be prepared in case a fire breaks out.   How can we reduce the potential impact of a fire?