This is such a bad idea... Too bad the Imperial Federal Government isn't giving us a choice, soon the good 'ole incandescent light bulb will be history. Compact florescent bulbs contain Mercury, which is bad. What do you do if you break one?Originally Posted by BluesClues
Before Clean-up: Air Out the Room
Have people and pets leave the room, and don't let anyone walk through the breakage area on their way out.
Open a window and leave the room for 15 minutes or more.
Shut off the central forced-air heating/air conditioning system, if you have one.
Sweep the glass up (not vacuum because that will make the Mercury airborne) and place the shards in a sealed plastic bag.
Use a wet paper towel or roll up a ball of tape (sticky side out of course) to pick up the remaining smaller shards
Immediately wash your hands
Pray for forgiveness
A broken CFL is a HAZMAT situation.
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