Safe Cleaning
Methods For:

Carpet, Rugs
and Upholsetry

Floors

Food Items

Heating and
Air Conditioning

Linens and
Clothes

Other Hard
Surfaces

Toys

Removing Dust
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Safe Cleaning Methods For: Other Hard Surfaces

DO NOT DUST SURFACES WITH A DRY CLOTH/RAG-USE A WET WIPE. Dusting with a dry cloth will cause the dust to become airborne, settling once again on floors and other surfaces, which may then be breathed in.

Hard surfaces include tables, window blinds, shelving, lamps, walls, bathroom and kitchen counters, picture frames, dishes, pots and pans -- any surface that would traditionally collect dust.

Pay special attention to places where food is prepared.

CLEANING METHOD:

1. WEAR a dust mask and gloves.
2. WET WIPE all surfaces using water or a cleaner appropriate for the surface. Be sure to continually rinse your cloth/rag. If using a bucket, do not rinse your cloth/rag in the cleaning solution; either rinse in a separate bucket or a sink.
3. When dry, WIPE your surface with an electrostatic cloth, such as a Grab-It or a Swiffer.

 

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