This week at www.amycleaning.co.uk we received a call from one of our domestic cleaners saying that she hurt her leg while moving a sofa in one of the client’s houses. This meant the need to allocate a new cleaner straight away and brought to us a common misconception: “Cleaning is an easy job… or is not?”.
I would say that, as the title suggest, cleaning can be dangerous sometimes. The use of strong chemicals and the need to move furniture to do deep cleaning, make this job not an easy one.
The use of chemicals imply the possibility of eye irritation (the fumes and odors can affect your eyes) and skin allergic reactions. To minimize the risk, make sure you ventilate the rooms, use gloves and don’t mix any chemicals as this can provoke breathing problems, specially if you suffer from asthma.
Strains and muscle problems can be caused by heavy lifting. So when you have to move that massive sofa or dining table, make sure you stretch your body beforehand and remember that it will always be easier if you have a pair of hands to help you out.
So before you start cleaning, don’t forget your safety check:
- Gloves, on
- Windows, open
- Mixtures prohibited, promise
- Labels, checked
Have you experienced any dangerous cleaning lately? Let us know your comments!