Chemical safety
Wear cleaning protection directed by the label
Before strong cleaners, wear the gloves, apron, and eye protection required by the original label.
Why it matters
Splashes can injure skin and eyes; an ordinary mask does not replace ventilation or specified protection.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Pouring cleaner bare-handed or relying only on a mask in an enclosed space.
Correct action
Before strong cleaners, wear the gloves, apron, and eye protection required by the original label.
What to do
- Read the original label and start ventilation first.
- Before strong cleaners, wear the gloves, apron, and eye protection required by the original label.
- Check protection fits and is intact, remove it safely, wash hands, and separate contaminated items. Afterward, close and lock the product away and wash hands.
If something happens
For eye or skin exposure, rinse with water as the label directs and seek medical help; call 999 for breathing difficulty or unconsciousness.
Sources and review
- Centre for Health Protection — Procedures for Preparing and Using Diluted Bleach
Source checked: 2026-08-20
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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