Household chemicals can absolutely make our lives easier, but it’s important to remember that many of them are dangerous when used improperly. And when disasters strike, household chemical spills can be a major source of injury and property damage. Make sure these five chemicals are always stored safely in your home or business to maintain safety.
Ammonia
Ammonia fumes are a powerful irritant, potentially harming your skin, eyes, nose, lungs and throat. When working with ammonia, wearing heavy-duty gloves, goggles and a face mask are smart precautions to protect your health.
Bleach
Another useful but dangerous cleaner, bleach also has strong corrosive properties that can do serious damage to the human body. Ammonia and bleach are a particularly dangerous combination, creating potentially deadly gases when mixed. Never store these two chemicals in the same place.
Antifreeze
Swallowing antifreeze can cause serious damage to your internal organs. Its inoffensive, sweet taste makes antifreeze especially dangerous for children and pets, who may readily ingest the substance when spilled or improperly stored.
Drain Cleaners
The purpose of drain cleaners is to break down organic material that builds up and obstructs pipes. As such, most chemical drain cleaners contain powerful alkaline compounds, including lye, that can cause serious damage when it comes into contact with your skin or eyes.
Air Fresheners
This one probably comes as a surprise, but the truth is many commercial air fresheners contain formaldehyde and other potentially dangerous chemicals. Even “all natural” options aren’t totally safe: Essential oils are powerful solvents that can strip paint.
Unfortunately, even the most carefully stored household chemicals can be spilled when disaster strikes, causing major damage to your home or business. If you’re dealing with such a situation and looking for disaster repair services in Macon, be sure to call our offices at Parker Young today.
