| Every household has likely collected a team of | | | | aware of how to correctly use your cleaning supplies, |
| cleaning tools and it becomes important to safely | | | | a family member or hired housekeeper may not be |
| store these cleaning supplies and solutions properly. | | | | familiar with the proper method of use, so it is best |
| Learning how to store and properly organize your | | | | to keep labels on their respective bottles. |
| cleaning supplies will help to keep them from getting | | | | Properly label new solution mixes |
| into the hands of small children or being accidentally | | | | If you mix your own solutions, make sure that you |
| ingested by pets. Here are some vital tips on how to | | | | use a clean bottle to place the new solution and that |
| properly store your cleaning supplies. | | | | you properly label the bottle. A permanent marker |
| Store in a Dry and Cool Place | | | | works best when labeling bottles and use large print |
| Make sure that you store your cleaning supplies in a | | | | when labeling so that there is no question about the |
| clean and dry place. It is important that your storage | | | | contents of the bottle. Also when mixing solutions, |
| space does not fluctuate wildly in temperature as | | | | make sure that you follow the directions given for |
| that may interfere with the cleaning solutions and | | | | the type of solutions being mixed; some combinations |
| their effectiveness. | | | | can be harmful if mixed improperly. |
| Keep out of reach from children and pets | | | | Check expiration dates |
| Store your cleaning supplies in a high to reach area | | | | Expired cleaning solutions may become more toxic |
| such as a higher cabinet in your laundry room or | | | | over time, so it is important to check the expiration |
| garage. Or you can consider storing your cleaning | | | | dates of older cleaning solutions. Once a cleaning |
| supplies in a locked cabinet; this will definitely ensure | | | | solution has expired, it would be advisable to dispose |
| that your supplies will not get into the wrong hands. | | | | of it properly according to the directions on its bottle. |
| A high to reach place or a locked cabinet will ensure | | | | Determine cleaning supply hazard |
| that any small children or pets will be unable to | | | | Not all cleaning tools are creating equal. For instance, |
| accidentally find your cleaning supplies which can be | | | | your vacuum cleaner and duster do not necessarily |
| toxic to their health if ingested. | | | | pose a threat to your children and pets, but should |
| Keep cleaning supplies in their original containers | | | | be kept in an area where they will be out of the |
| Keep all of your cleaning supplies and solutions in their | | | | way. If you have a hardwood floor cleaning tool that |
| original labeled bottles and containers. The labels on | | | | has a solution attachment, then you might choose to |
| cleaning supplies offer clear directions on how to use | | | | keep that cleaning tool in a more secure location |
| and dispose of its materials. Keeping your supplies in | | | | because there is a chance that the solution capsule |
| their original bottles will ensure that you can always | | | | may fall off of the cleaning tool and land in the |
| refer to the proper labels when considering how to | | | | wrong hands. |
| use or discard the product. Even if you are personally | | | | |