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How to Use Cleaning Chemicals Safely

Chemicals clean well only when used safely.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Chemicals clean well only when used safely. In short: read; wear; dilute, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Read labels and SDS.

  2. Wear gloves and eye protection.

  3. Dilute as directed.

  4. Never mix chemicals.

  5. Ventilate the area.

  6. Store chemicals properly.

Safety reminders for hotel housekeepers

  • Never mix cleaning chemicals
  • Lift mattresses and linens safely
  • Wear gloves for bathrooms and bodily fluids
  • Watch for needles and sharp objects

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