Health Tip: Cleaning Safety for Pregnant Women (HealthDay)
Date : 2008 02 05 Category : Health
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HealthDay - (HealthDay News) - If you're pregnant and need to clean your
home, here are suggestions to help keep mom and baby safe, courtesy of the
American Pregnancy Association:
Make sure the area you are cleaning is well-ventilated. If possible,
open the windows or turn on a fan.
Protect your skin from chemicals by wearing long-sleeved shirts and
long pants, as well as gloves.
Always check the label, to be sure there is no warning against use of
the product by pregnant women.
Never mix two cleaning products together. Mixing chemicals can cause
toxic fumes. ...