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Cleaning products are tested by their manufacturers to make sure they are safe to use.
But accidents can still happen, especially with young children.

Here are some ways to use these products safely:
  1. Open windows when using cleaning products, especially if the asthmatic person is home while you are cleaning. Ask that person to go into another room when you are cleaning.
  2. Don’t leave cleaning buckets where children or pets can get into them. Young children can drown in very small amounts of liquid. Large buckets are especially dangerous.
  3. Close caps and spouts and put cleaning products away right after you use them.
  4. Store cleaning products out of the reach of young children and pets and away from food.
  5. Keep products in their original containers with their labels on. It’s important to know what the product is if a child accidentally swallows it. Never re-use an empty bottle or box for a different product.
  6. Read and follow label directions. Call the toll-free (1-800) number on the label if you have questions.

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