Here, for example, is the SDS for Lysol disinfectant spray, which lays out first-aid measures, fire hazard warnings, handling and storage instructions, and so on. The SDS is especially helpful because it provides all the information you could possibly want - ingredients, usage, hazards, and warnings - in one document. A product’s SDS can be found by Googling the product name + SDS.
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That same information can also be found online by Googling the product name plus “ingredients,” “usage,” and/or “directions” or by searching for product information on SmartLabel. It can, however, be hard to read because of the small print. Usage and safety instructions, along with ingredients, can be found on the product’s packaging.
CLOROX BLEACH FULL
There are three sources of information to consult before using a product, full stop, but especially if you’re considering using it for a non-stated purpose: This is not alarmist, either: Improper use of cleaning products - especially ones that contain bleach, alcohol, or ammonia - really does kill people.īut these are, obviously, not typical times, so I can offer some help for people who are wondering about using things like dish soap for hand-washing (fine!) or tile cleaner for disinfecting plastic (probably fine!): Another side effect of using cleaning products for non-intended purposes is that it can encourage a mindset of mixing products, and that also can be dangerous to the point of being deadly. One of the reasons that experts typically steer people away from cross-uses of cleaning products is that oftentimes doing so, in ascending order of seriousness, can be ineffective and wasteful, can damage the thing you’re attempting to clean, and/or can sicken or even kill you. This is a very “yes and no” answer, unfortunately.
Can you wash your hands with dish soap? Can you disinfect a grocery card with tile cleaning spray?
In these days of increased levels of sanitization plus shortages of cleaning products, it occurs to me to wonder about cross-uses. Vox staffers put together some of the questions they have and asked me to answer them. In a time when people are consumed with cleaning, sanitation, and germs in a way that is new for many, there has been a tremendous amount of confusion around which cleaning products to use, and for what. Steer clear of advice you see on Facebook, or receive via text message or email from sites that offer “life hacks” - the tips can range from ineffective and wasteful to potentially deadly. Additionally, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) maintains a lively and active Twitter account with information about the safe and correct use of all kinds of products, including cleaning agents. To interpret these sometimes confusing directives, look to Consumer Reports, Wirecutter, major newspapers like the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post, and, of course, Vox. These are the sources that I trust and will refer you to: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) are the best, most trustworthy sources of information about all matters related to the coronavirus, including cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
Wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect high-touch areas daily, and be aware of your information and news sources. I can help.įirst, here is the general advice I have to offer: Keep it simple and be diligent. You, no doubt, have questions about cleaning and disinfecting to prevent and contain the coronavirus - there is so much mis- and disinformation going around, and sorting through advice can be overwhelming.
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