Spring Cleaning Safety for All Ages

Finally, spring is here! Thoughts about organizing the closet and giving your home a thorough cleaning are probably at the top of your mind. Before you jump into spring cleaning this year, remember to make safety a top priority. Start by reviewing our spring cleaning safety tips to help you protect your family from common spring cleaning hazards.

Falls and poisonings are two of the leading home injury areas and especially while cleaning. When reorganizing your closets, remember to use a ladder to reach the top shelf and don’t go above the safe standing level. When going up and down stairs, only carry loads that you can see over and leave one hand free to hold onto the banister or railing.

Always follow the safety instructions when using harsh cleaning products and wear gloves and masks as instructed. Read the labels of the cleaning products you use. Look for the words “Caution,” “Warning,” “Danger,” “Poison,” or “Keep Out of Reach of Children.” Lock these products up after you are finished using them to prevent poisonings.

Follow the Home Safety Council's advice on safe spring cleaning to protect your family from falls, poisons and other common home injuries.

Spring Cleaning the Safe Way

• Click here for tips on how to stay safe while spring cleaning this season
• Click here for a complete list of home safety tips to help you keep your family safe year round.

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