There are some really strong cleaners available these days. Most of them are made from potentially dangerous chemicals. While useful, if you don't take the proper safety precautions while using them, you could find yourself damaging your home and furnishings, or even injuring yourself or your family. Read on to find out what precautions you need to take whenever you work with chemical cleaners.
The first is to read the warnings on the box (or bottle). Make sure that you're using the product as instructed. If the product has it's own specific warnings, make sure you listen to them. Also be sure you're using the chemicals in the proper quantities. Many chemical cleaners are meant to be diluted a certain amount, and can cause damage if not mixed with water before use. At the very least, you waste a great deal of cleaner if you don't dilute it when you're supposed to.
Another thing you should be sure to do is to make sure the area you're working in is properly ventilated. The best way to do this is to have the windows open, but at the very least have the door to the room open. Don't trap yourself in a small closed off bathroom with air full of chemical cleaners; it's not safe. If you can't open the windows (because it's the middle of winter or something), put a fan in the doorway to at least get the air moving out of the room.
Finally, wear protective clothing and gear if necessary. Some products will suggest that you wear gloves or protective glasses; you should do it whenever this is the case. Aprons or other protective measures over your clothing are also good. In the worst case, this will protect you from getting a dangerous chemical trapped against your skin, and in many other cases will simply protect you from damaging nice clothing.
Like many things, chemical cleaners are useful, but dangers. Use proper precautions and you should be able to clean your house with them effectively without the danger.
The first is to read the warnings on the box (or bottle). Make sure that you're using the product as instructed. If the product has it's own specific warnings, make sure you listen to them. Also be sure you're using the chemicals in the proper quantities. Many chemical cleaners are meant to be diluted a certain amount, and can cause damage if not mixed with water before use. At the very least, you waste a great deal of cleaner if you don't dilute it when you're supposed to.
Another thing you should be sure to do is to make sure the area you're working in is properly ventilated. The best way to do this is to have the windows open, but at the very least have the door to the room open. Don't trap yourself in a small closed off bathroom with air full of chemical cleaners; it's not safe. If you can't open the windows (because it's the middle of winter or something), put a fan in the doorway to at least get the air moving out of the room.
Finally, wear protective clothing and gear if necessary. Some products will suggest that you wear gloves or protective glasses; you should do it whenever this is the case. Aprons or other protective measures over your clothing are also good. In the worst case, this will protect you from getting a dangerous chemical trapped against your skin, and in many other cases will simply protect you from damaging nice clothing.
Like many things, chemical cleaners are useful, but dangers. Use proper precautions and you should be able to clean your house with them effectively without the danger.
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