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Check For These
Poisonous Products
...Then Lock Them Up or Throw Them Away.
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Is your home poison-safe and poison-proof? Each year, millions of people are accidentally poisoned in their own homes. Although accidental poisonings happen to adults, the majority of poisonings happen to young children under the age of 6 years.Annual call statistics show that over 90% of poisonings happen in the home. Over 75% of the poisonings are accidental and most happen to children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. Normal, healthy, curious children have swallowed, inhaled or spilled household cleaning products, medicines, plants or personal care items, occasionally with tragic results.
Most of these accidental poisonings can be prevented with a little care. Don't let your child, your pet or yourself become a victim!
Considered Hazardous Waste. Your County Health Department should be able to advise you on proper disposal.
Product can be put in the garbage can.
Product can be flushed down the toilet or poured down the drain, diluted with lots of water.
KITCHEN:Disposal of Household Products
ammonia
carpet and upholstery cleaners
cleaning fluid
cleansers and scouring powders
drain cleaner
furniture polish
metal cleaners
oven cleaner
powder and liquid detergents
rust remover
vitamins
BEDROOM:
cologne / perfume
cosmetics
medications
GARAGE, BASEMENT, WORKSHOP:
antifreeze
arts and crafts supplies
adhesives / glues
fertilizer
gasoline and oil
kerosene
lighter fluid
lime, cement, mortar
paint, remover and thinner
pesticides / garden sprays
turpentine
windshield cleaner
BATHROOM:
aftershave
bath oil
deodorant
hair dyes
hair remover
nail polish and remover
permanent wave solution
room deodorizer
rubbing alcohol
shampoo
shaving lotion
toilet bowl cleaner
GENERAL:
alcoholic beverages
batteries
flaking paint
CLOSETS, ATTIC, STORAGE PLACES:
moth balls and sprays
rat, mouse, and ant poisons
PURSE:
cigarettes
cigarette lighters
medicines
perfume
LAUNDRY:
bleach
bluing, dyes
disinfectants
powder and liquid detergents
stain remover
California Poison Control System
1-800-222-1222 . . Anytime, Anyplace in California
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Disclaimer: This web site is designed to be informational and educational. Under no circumstance is this web site meant to replace the expert advice of a qualified poison specialist or physician. In the event of a poison emergency, call the nearest poison center immediately -dial, 1-800-222-1222 or contact 9-1-1 emergency services if the person who is poisoned cannot wake up, has a hard time breathing, or has convulsions.