[CED/CD/EAT] Simple Reminder to Follow Labels - Recent Increase in Exposure to Sanitizers and Disinfectants

[Weber, Jennifer - (jennyweber)]

Good evening everyone - This is just a simple reminder to continue to read and follow product labels even when using hand sanitizers and disinfectant products at home to protect your family members from potential exposure to viruses. I just saw an article pop up about a recent increase in cases of exposure to cleaners, sanitizers, and disinfectants, especially among children 5 and under. I'll paste the link below in case you are interested reading a little more, but I thought the article ended with some great tips we can all use and/or pass along to others. It said, "To prevent chemical exposures, users should always read and follow directions on the label, only use water at room temperature for dilution (unless stated otherwise on the label), avoid mixing chemical products, wear eye and skin protection, ensure adequate ventilation, and store chemicals out of the reach of children."

The article is short and therefore if you would like to read a little more, please click on the link below.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-20/coronavirus-cleaning-goes-haywire-with-grim-surge-in-poisonings

Thank you and I hope you are all doing well.

Jenny

Jennifer Weber
Pesticide Safety Education Program
Maricopa County Cooperative Extension
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

MARICOPA COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
4341 E. Broadway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85040-8807
Office: (602) 827-8222
jennyweber at arizona.edu

extension.arizona.edu/maricopa

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