快速回顾一下洗衣安全提示
Learn how to help keep your laundry room safe from hazards, including the harmful effects of laundry detergents.
根据2020年发表的一项研究 全国消防协会 (NFPA), in 2014 - 2018, an average of 13,820 fires were responded to that involved dryers. 根据 美国中毒控制中心协会, 截至7月31日, 2022, 中毒控制中心已经控制了5个,582 cases related to laundry detergent packet exposure in 孩子们 5 和 younger.
Here's what needs to be cleaned, checked 和 stored in order to maintain a safe laundry room.
确保你的洗衣房干净
- 泄漏, 一旦发生就马上擦干净. Soapy detergent can cause falls, 和 clear bleach could be mistaken for water.
- 烘干机管道和通风口 Hire professionals to clean your ducts 和 vent if you notice a decrease in dryer performance. If you have 宠物 or a large family, this could be necessary as often as twice a year.
- 〇洗衣机 Wash the washing machine with a store-bought washing machine cleaner or a solution of hot water, 醋和小苏打.
- 清洁捕绒器 Empty it after every load, 和 clean it with a nylon brush every six months.
定期检查什么
- 〇干燥管 塑料干燥管有火灾隐患. 更换为直管或柔性金属管.
- 烘干机说明书 This should tell you the space a dryer needs for proper airflow. Keep your dryer cool by keeping the area around it clutter-free.
- 烘干机通风口 Check the vent's exterior output for blockages, such as leaves or bird nests. If you notice dryer lint all over the laundry room make sure the dryer vent 和 exhaust duct are securely attached. 的 U.S. 消防管理 建议每三个月清洗一次通风口.
- 洗衣机底座- Make sure to place the machine in a pan connected to a drain to catch leaks before they cause major damage. This is especially important if your washer is located on an upper floor in your home.
- 软管: Replace washing machine supply lines every three to five years as part of a proactive maintenance plan.
发现更多方法 help keep your home safe 和 secure by performing a DIY家居安全审核.
洗衣房存放等提示
- 洗涤剂, 商店的洗涤剂, 洗涤剂的数据包, bleach 和 fabric softeners in their original containers 和 out of reach of 孩子们 和 宠物. Also, institute laundry safety rules 和 discuss what's safe to touch 和 what's not.
- 其他清洁产品 Some products like stain removers or laundry enhancers may come in spray bottles. Make sure you lock the bottle 和 store it away as those sometimes are a source of accidental poisoning.
- 灭火器- 每年有成千上万的火灾发生在洗衣房. 明智的做法是保留 灭火器 关闭.
- 〇重要数字 保持你的本地风格 中毒控制中心 number posted in the laundry room in case of an emergency.
- 洗衣槽—— 为了避免受伤, use child locks for chute doors as kids might be curious or think they are fun. 的y should only be used for clothing 和 not for toys, humans or 宠物.
- 洗衣机和烘干机 Always lock machine doors 和 use a child proof lock if needed. This will help prevent kids from crawling into the machines, accidentally opening one that might have water or heat or playing with the doors 和 causing the machines to tip over.
Now that you have reviewed information to help keep your family 和 home safe, 在打扫洗衣房的时候, learn more information about household hazards for your 孩子们 和 宠物 继续保护最重要的东西.
