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Health Tip: Use Household Chemicals Safely

HealthDay News — Common chemicals stored throughout the home could pose health risks if not stored properly and used correctly.

The Cleveland Clinic offers these safety suggestions when working with household chemicals:

  • When using all-purpose cleaners in the kitchen or bathroom, always wear gloves, and open a window or turn on a fan to minimize inhalation of fumes.
  • Be careful to avoid letting bleach touch your skin or splash in your eyes. Also, avoid breathing in the fumes.
  • Never mix bleach with any other cleaner, especially anything that contains ammonia.
  • When using an oven-cleaning product, fully protect yourself with goggles, gloves and long sleeves. Look for cleaners without lye, and make sure the area is well-ventilated.
  • Antibacterial cleaning products can burn the skin, so make sure you wear gloves


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By HealthDay - Wed Mar 4, 8:47 PM PST

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