Tuesday, February 24, 2015

35th Ave Locksmith Says Protect Children From Toxic Chemicals in Your Home

There are some very simple steps you can take to help you save children from environmental hazards around the home. Follow our ABC steps to help protect your children and pets.

A. Always store pesticides and other household cleaning products, chemicals, including chlorine bleach, out of children's reach. Preferably stored in a securely locked child proof cabinet.

B. Read the Label FIRST! Pesticide products, household cleaning products, and pet products can be dangerous or ineffective if too much or too little is used.

C. Before applying pesticides or other household chemicals, remove children and their toys, as well as pets, from the area. Keep children and pets away until the pesticide has dried or as long as is recommended on the label. Read and follow all label cautions. If your use of a pesticide or other household chemical is interrupted (perhaps by a phone call), properly reclose the container and remove it from children’s reach. Always use household products in child-resistant packaging.

D. Never transfer pesticides to other containers that children may associate with food or drink (like soda or water bottles), and never place rodent or insect baits where small children can get to them.

E. When applying insect repellents to children, read all directions first; do not apply over cuts, wounds, or irritated skin; do not apply to eyes, mouth, hands, or directly on the face; and use just enough to cover exposed skin or clothing, but do not use under clothing.

F. Homes built before 1978 may have been painted with lead-based paint. If you plan to remodel or renovate, get your home tested. Never try to remove lead paint yourself. Ask about lead when buying or renting a home. Sellers and landlords must disclose known lead hazards in houses or apartments built before 1978. If you have any doubts get your child tested for lead. There are no visible symptoms of lead poisoning, and children may suffer behavior or learning problems as a result of exposure to lead paint hazards.

G. Another hazard that can be found in older homes is asbestos. The mere presence of asbestos in a home or a building is not hazardous. The danger is that asbestos materials may become damaged over time. Damaged asbestos may release asbestos fibers and become a health hazard. During remodeling asbestos particles can become airborne and that is when it becomes a serious health hazard.

H. Wash children’s hands, toys, and bottles often. Regularly clean floors, window sills, and other surfaces to reduce possible exposure to lead, cleaning chemicals and pesticide residues.

A quick visit to 35thavelocksmith.com can help solve all of your locksmith needs. We provide auto, residential and commercial locksmith services to meet all of our customers' needs. Our services include key cutting, lock change, lock repair, and 24/7 emergency lockout services.  We are a family owned and operated locksmith company in Phoenix Arizona. Our company is over 30 years old and at its heart is a certified locksmith.

35th Avenue Locksmith
12450 North 35th Ave Suite 30
Phoenix, AZ 85029
Northwest Corner of Cactus and 35th Ave
602-242-5429 • Emergencies 24/7 480-363-2407
http://35thavelocksmith.com

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