More than 8 out of 10 Americans recognize that the cleaning products they buy are safe when used as directed, according to a survey for The U.S. Soap and Detergent Association (SDA).
Among 1,013 adults surveyed for SDA by International Communications Research (ICR), a strong majority believe the cleaning products they use are ¡®very safe¡¯ (27%) or ¡®safe¡¯ (58%) when used as directed.
¡°The proper and safe use of cleaning products is as important as their effectiveness,¡± said Nancy Bock, SDA Vice President of Education. ¡°We strongly encourage consumers to read the cleaning product label, use it properly and safely, and to store it securely.¡±
Bock, who has served as the Chair of the National Poison Prevention Week Council the past three years, offered a checklist of home safety tips for parents with small children:
Home Safety Tips for Parents with Small Children
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Install child-safety locks on cabinets that house cleaning supplies, medicines, cosmetics, chemicals and other poisons. Never assume a cabinet is too high for a curious, climbing toddler.
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Use child-resistant packaging properly by closing the container securely after each use. Remember, however, that this type of packaging is ¡®child-resistant¡¯, not ¡®child-proof¡¯. It¡¯s not a substitute for keeping products securely out of reach of young children.
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Immediately clean up any spillage. Quickly and safely dispose of rags, paper towels, etc., that you have used for cleanup.
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