Stay safe while cleaning your home for COVID-19

April 26, 2020

By Mike Kruzman / news@whmi.com

While many people are busy cleaning up to protect themselves from the corona virus, local health and emergency services are asking residents to do so safely.

The Livingston County Emergency Department and Livingston County's Health Department report that in recent months, calls to US poison control centers have increased by 20% due to exposure to cleaner and disinfectant products. Cleaning is important to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Health and emergency officials, however, want residents and their families to be safe and smart. They offer the following tips: Store chemicals, including hand disinfectants, out of reach. Children. Health promotion coordinator Natasha Radke emailed WHMI that the highest percentage of reported exposures occurs in children aged 0 to 5 years, with the most likely route of exposure being taking instructions on the label. Do not mix chemicals and only use water at room temperature when diluted, unless indicated on the label. Always wear protective equipment and use cleaning agents in well-ventilated areas. If chemical exposure has occurred, contact Poison Control immediately online at https://triage.webpoisoncontrol.org/#/exclusions at 1-800-222-1222.

The Livingston County Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control provide more information and tips on cleaning and disinfecting your home.

For more information, see the LCHD Guide to Home Readiness at https://www.livgov.com/health/ph/Documents/Get-your-Household-Ready-for-Novel-Coronavirus.pdf

Check CDC's recommendations at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/disinfecting-your-home.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus / 2019 -ncov / prepare / desinfect-your-home.html

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