Are you sure you're doing this correctly? Checklist for storing household chemicals

Often we don’t think about how to properly store household chemicals, and sometimes we don’t even read the manufacturer’s recommendations on the packaging. And in vain. Firstly, following the recommendations guarantees your safety - some products can cause serious harm to health.

And, secondly, this ensures high efficiency of the funds. The Russian manufacturer of household chemicals YokoSun has prepared achecklistfor storing household chemicals. It contains storage conditions that are best to pay attention to.

1.Temperature

Just a rule that is really easy to follow. Most household chemicals require storage at room temperature. For example, YokoSun products must be stored at temperatures between 5 and 30°C.

Why is this important? Firstly, this way the products retain their properties better. And, secondly, it will protect you from chemical fumes that can be released at high temperatures.

2. Sunlight and heating elements

Just because of the risk of exceeding the required temperature, household chemicals should be stored in a place protected from direct sunlight and especially heating elements. Heating is especially dangerous: it can lead to either a chemical burn or even a fire.

3. Humidity

Bulk products are most vulnerable to high humidity. With a high water content in the air, such products quickly deteriorate and lose their effectiveness - most often lumps form in them.

That is why we recommend monitoring the condition of the spoon, which is included in the package for ease of useYokoSun Express Effect Stain RemoverAfter you have used the product, it is recommended to rinse the spoon and dry it thoroughly. Otherwise, subsequent applications may not be as effective.

4. Packaging

According to safety rules, household chemicals must be stored in the manufacturer’s packaging. And here's why. The fact is that the production process includes many more stages than it might seem. For example, when creating packaging, many nuances are taken into account - from aesthetics to ease of use. But first of all, the chemical composition of the product is important; based on it, packaging materials are selected that will ensure reliable storage throughout the entire period of use.

So, YokoSun grease remover has proven itself as an effective tool for combating old stains. It does not have a strong odor and is suitable for houses with septic tanks. However, you should only work with the product while wearing gloves and under no circumstances pour it from package to package, this can be dangerous.

And storing it in packaging from the manufacturer will not allow you to get confused in different products and will remind you of the conditions for using the product.

5. Tight lid

The lids of household chemicals should always be tightly closed. In the case of powders, this will protect against excess moisture. And if we are talking about sprays and gels, then you will protect yourself from the evaporation of chemicals - any liquid product tends to evaporate. And even the gentle composition of the product does not guarantee its complete safety.

6. Don't mix

Mixing products is a bad habit. Most often, detergents are mixed with bleach, for example. But, believe me, this will not lead to anything good, but rather the opposite. Fabrics from such cocktails deteriorate either after the first wash or after two or three uses. It is better to buy one, but effective product.

Such experiments in storing household chemicals are also undesirable. It is better to store substances for their intended purpose: laundry detergents in one place, household cleaning products in another. The fact is that the evaporation of products can interact with each other and release gases. And this way the means are simply easier to use - you definitely won’t confuse them.

7. Difficult access

For household chemicals, it is better to ensure difficult access, especially if there are children or animals in the house. Perhaps this rule is familiar to many and many people follow it.

A little less is known about the fact that products must be stored and used away from food. Food perfectly absorbs chemical fumes, and unpleasant consequences can only appear over time.

These rules are quite simple and known to many. To ensure your safety and the safety of all family members, they should be meticulously observed.

But the most important thing is to be vigilant at the very start, even when choosing products for your home. Try to use products that do not contain aggressive chemicals - chlorine, phosphates and others. It’s even better if the products have special environmental certificates.