Cleaning products should remain in their original labeled containers, closed and out of reach of children and pets. Do not transfer them into drink bottles or mix products in the same container. Beyond cabinet height or locks, keep them away from food, heat, and incompatible materials as their labels direct.
Keep the original container and label
The original package provides ingredient, first-aid, and safe-use information and is generally designed for that product. Moving cleaner into a water or soda bottle creates an accidental ingestion risk even for adults.
Store out of reach of children and pets
Use a high cabinet or child-resistant lock when appropriate and close caps after each use. Do not leave buckets of solution, detergent pods, or spray bottles accessible when cleaning is interrupted.
Separate cleaners from food, heat, and flames
Do not store household chemicals beside food or kitchen items that can be contaminated. Aerosols and flammable products need the temperature and ventilation conditions on their labels and should be kept away from ignition sources.
Do not combine incompatible products to save space
Never pour leftovers from two cleaners into one container. Keep lids closed and use containment trays if a leak could reach other products. Bleach and acids or ammonia, for example, must not be mixed.
Sources
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — Poison Prevention — Keep household chemical products in original labeled containers and out of children reach.