Let’s face it, reading labels is probably low on our list
of exciting things to do, but I bet we ALL have at least one example of when we
wished WE had read the label or someone we know (or knew) had read the
label. For example, I wish my husband
(then boyfriend) had read the label on one of my favorite sweaters. It was wool.
Wool is not meant to be put in the washing machine...or dryer. The end result was a sweater small enough to
fit on a Cabbage Patch Doll. Then there
was the time I brought a number of heat and serve items to work for people to
enjoy for their snack or lunch. The
instructions CLEARLY stated to remove the wrapper before putting into the
microwave. Someone ignored those
instructions. The sandwich caught on
fire, the microwave died and I no longer bring such items into work to
share.......
of exciting things to do, but I bet we ALL have at least one example of when we
wished WE had read the label or someone we know (or knew) had read the
label. For example, I wish my husband
(then boyfriend) had read the label on one of my favorite sweaters. It was wool.
Wool is not meant to be put in the washing machine...or dryer. The end result was a sweater small enough to
fit on a Cabbage Patch Doll. Then there
was the time I brought a number of heat and serve items to work for people to
enjoy for their snack or lunch. The
instructions CLEARLY stated to remove the wrapper before putting into the
microwave. Someone ignored those
instructions. The sandwich caught on
fire, the microwave died and I no longer bring such items into work to
share.......
When it comes to cleaning and disinfectant products
reading the label and following instructions is vital. Here are my top 4 reasons to read the label
and follow instructions:
reading the label and following instructions is vital. Here are my top 4 reasons to read the label
and follow instructions:
4. YOU CAN SAVE MONEY.
All cleaning and disinfectant products are designed to be used in a
specific way. For concentrates in
particular, following the dilution instructions and using automated dilution
systems is an easy way to ensure the products are diluted correctly and use
only the amount of concentrate that is needed.
All cleaning and disinfectant products are designed to be used in a
specific way. For concentrates in
particular, following the dilution instructions and using automated dilution
systems is an easy way to ensure the products are diluted correctly and use
only the amount of concentrate that is needed.
3. YOU CAN PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT. Understanding how cleaning and disinfectant
products should be disposed is vital to their safe use. Many chemicals can be disposed of down the
drain and will biodegrade once entering our sewer systems, however a number of
chemicals that are used in cleaning and disinfecting products are not able to biodegrade and can cause
toxic bi-products or bioaccumulate in the environment which can lead to serious
health risks to people, animals and our planet.
Ensuring you know how to dispose products safely is a must.
products should be disposed is vital to their safe use. Many chemicals can be disposed of down the
drain and will biodegrade once entering our sewer systems, however a number of
chemicals that are used in cleaning and disinfecting products are not able to biodegrade and can cause
toxic bi-products or bioaccumulate in the environment which can lead to serious
health risks to people, animals and our planet.
Ensuring you know how to dispose products safely is a must.
2. YOU CAN PROTECT YOURSELF. Labels provide detailed
information on how they should be handled and not all products are created
equal. Some chemicals are known carcinogens
while others can cause irreversible eye damage or lead to the development of
occupational asthma. Ensuring you know
what products you are using and what PPE (personal protective equipment) needs
to be worn will ensure that you can protect yourself and safely use the
products.
information on how they should be handled and not all products are created
equal. Some chemicals are known carcinogens
while others can cause irreversible eye damage or lead to the development of
occupational asthma. Ensuring you know
what products you are using and what PPE (personal protective equipment) needs
to be worn will ensure that you can protect yourself and safely use the
products.
1. YOU CAN SAVE LIVES.
The reason disinfectants are used is to kill bugs. But to do so, the product needs to be used
correctly meaning you need to apply the product to the surface and ensure that
surface stays wet for the contact time listed on the label. If you do not know the contact time of your
product, that’s a problem. If you know
the contact time, but do not use the product in a manner to ensure the contact
time is met you run the risk of leaving pathogens behind on the surface which
can infect or even worse, kill someone.
The reason disinfectants are used is to kill bugs. But to do so, the product needs to be used
correctly meaning you need to apply the product to the surface and ensure that
surface stays wet for the contact time listed on the label. If you do not know the contact time of your
product, that’s a problem. If you know
the contact time, but do not use the product in a manner to ensure the contact
time is met you run the risk of leaving pathogens behind on the surface which
can infect or even worse, kill someone.
If you’re still trying to put some events together for
International Infection Prevention Week, why don’t you create a “Can You Read
the Label” game? The caveat to winning
of course, is once the contestant has read the label they then use the product
correctly!
International Infection Prevention Week, why don’t you create a “Can You Read
the Label” game? The caveat to winning
of course, is once the contestant has read the label they then use the product
correctly!
Bugging Off!
Nicole
