Health Tip: Use Household Chemicals Safely
March 4, 2009, 11:22 AM ET
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Mar. 5 -- (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.