Safety First

• Keep all cleaning products out of the reach of children during use and storage.
• Read and follow all instructions on all products prior to use.
• Keep products in their original, labeled containers.
• Do not use emptied detergent containers for storage of any other materials, particularly those intended for human consumption.
• Thoroughly wash any utensils used in dispensing or measuring of products.
• Wash hands thoroughly after product usage.
• DO NOT COMBINE DETERGENTS with ammonia or other household cleaning agents. Some chemical mixtures may release irritating gases.
• In case of emergency, call the number on the product label or the U.S. Poison Control Center’s nationwide, toll-free hotline at: 1-800-222-1222. To locate a provincial Poison Control Center in Canada, visit www.healthycleaning101.org/english/safety.html.

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National Poison Prevention Week is March 20-26, 2011. Learn more about the National Poison Prevention Week Council Web site at www.poisonprevention.org. Help raise awareness about poisoning by following the Council at www.twitter.com/PoisonPrevent, joining the group on Facebook and sharing these links with your family, friends and community.

Clean and Safe in the 21st Century will help guide you in the safe and effective use of cleaning products. information on household cleaning product package labels; how and why to clean and disinfect surfaces; procedures for safe use and storage of cleaning products; and what to do in case of an accidental exposure.

Home Safe Home has common sense tips help keep your family safe around the home.