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one Remove to top shelves

The advice is relevant for families with young children who begin to crawl around the house or walk, opening all the cabinets and, literally, tasting the world. Such tests can end in tragedy, so we make it a rule: as soon as you see a child’s active interest in the world around him, empty the upper shelves in the bathroom or in cabinets in the kitchen and hide all household chemicals there, including even bottles labeled “eco”. And it’s better to immediately allocate space for a utility cabinet.

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We urge: do not wait for the situation when you catch the baby opening the lower cabinet. Just take care of the place for bottles and jars of chemicals in advance.

2 Lock up

Well, this option is quite appropriate. If it is possible to hide chemicals in those boxes that close with latches and locks, do it. If those are not provided, do not despair — the solution is still there. Try universal drawer locks — similar ones are sold at IKEA. They will stop the opening of a shelf or door, but not so simple that a small child would guess to bypass obstacles.

3 Store in a ventilated place

Don’t let the air stagnate in the chemical storage area — the concentration of fumes can be much more toxic than it seems. If the product just stands on the shelf, we do not feel it — the air is constantly circulating and self-cleaning. But in tightly closed cabinets that are unlocked once a month, storing such items can be dangerous.

four Remove loose items from upper shelves

Perhaps they are the only exception to the rule. An awkwardly open door can cause a jar or bottle to fall, and then the bulk product will spill right onto the person — it will get into the eyes, nose, and possibly mouth. The situation is extremely unpleasant and can be dangerous.

5 Do not reuse chemical containers

Forget about what you can pour into a bottle of bleach — soap or the same shampoo. No matter how well you wash the bottle, the skin can react negatively or, in the worst case, get a chemical burn. So throw away all the bottles at once.

6 Don’t leave bottles unsigned

We often write that everyday life spoils the interior, but the same rule can play a cruel joke. In pursuit of beauty and uniformity of storage, you can confuse identical jars with chemistry and harm yourself. Therefore, we insist that if you want to clean up the bathroom and get rid of visual chaos, do not forget to sign the bottles.