The Brussels Post, 1976-05-05, Page 12•
SAFETY FIRST should be your prime consideration when
storing medicines and harsh cleaning compounds in the
bathroom. Avoid storing them under sinks.' or in unlocked
cabinets where children and pets• may accidentally get at
them.
Avoid bathroom hazards
with safety checklist
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Home improvement can
take many farms, includ-
ing remodeling and redec-
orating. But while pretty
accessories can add much
to your rooms, it's impor-
tant to consider the safety
of your home as well.
Bathrooms, in particu-
1ar, offer many potentially
dangerous pitfalls for you
and your family. So, to
insure that your bathroom
is as safe as it is attractive,
compare it against the
following safety checklist:
1) Date and label all
medicines and know their
shelf life. Medicines that
are used past their expira-
tion date or used •improp-
erly can even be harmful!
2) Children and pets
" don't always know what's
good for them . . . be sure
all medicines and caustic
cleaning compounds are
stored in locked cabinets.
And, use • caution even
when discarding old 'medi-
cines or empty cleaning
product containers —keep
them out of the reach of
your small loved ones to
prevent accidental intake.
3) Harsh chemical
cleaners can be harmful
to adults, if accidentally
used improperly. Always
. read instructions before
using any cleanser and,
constantly popping up in
many second-hand stores,
garage sale's and, these
days, even at auctions,
One might think that
these once-beautiful pieces
of furniture will never see
a better day. They may be
broken or damaged with
age and wear, but they
can be salvaged.
Second-hand pieces such
as dressers, tables, chairs,
whenever possible, avoid
hazardous ones.
For example, instead of
using drain cleaners which
contain dangerous lye and
acid, use Drain Power, the
first drain opener to use
air • pressure to unclog
pipes. •
4) To reduce the• risk of
slips and falls on pare
bathroom floors, pick 'up
halrpins and other small
objects as soon as they
are dropped and, if your
floor surface is the type
which gets slippery when
wet, be sure to mop up
spills immediately.
5) To prevent falls in
the bath, line yours 'with
a rubber mat or with dec-
orative rubber decals. In-
stall a handle or rod on
the shower wall for extra
protection.
6) Never use electrical._
appliances in or, near wa-
ter or damp 'surfaces. If
your family relies on bath-
room appliances which re-
quire electricity, plug them
into outlets away from
the sink or bathtub and
unplug them when they're
not being used.
If your bathroom meas-
tires up well to this check-
list, the chances of bath-
room accidents are lessen-
ed and that means more
peace of mind for you.
Second hand 'junk' may be gem
"Antique-like" items are desks and cabinets are
probably the most inex-
pensive items on the mar.
ket, and yet they have a
lot of potential for becom-
ing prize possessions of the
smart do-it-yourselfer.
Anyone with a little
knowledge of furnitttre
stripping, and/or refinish-
ing can easily refurbish
a handsorne piece of old •
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