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Proper Disposal for Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

I have some reservations regarding compact fluorescent light bulbs. Without saying any more about that, I encourage everyone I know to follow these safety guidelines if you break a CFL. The main one you need to know right off the bat is: “Open a window and leave the room for 15 minutes or more.” Another important one to know is: “Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean up the bulb (even if it lands on carpet).” Read on for more on how to deal with a broken CFL.

posted at 21:59 on Sun, 27 Jan, 2008 | path: /living



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