10 The Queens Courier • may 1, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com ▶health MAKE LAUNDRY SAFETY A PRIORITY THIS SUMMER Sunnier skies and summertime Ronald Fatoullah Named “Best Lawyer” in 2014 Ronald Fatoullah has been selected as one of New York’s “Best Lawyers®” in the fields of elder law, & trusts & estates for 2014. This inclusion marks the eighth consecutive year that attorney Fatoullah has been added to the list of the top attorneys in the New York area. Ronald Fatoullah & Associates has continued their tradition of excellence, by providing outstanding services for more than 30 years. Their commitment to the highest form of professional and ethical standards, has earned the firm its distinguished reputation as one of the foremost firms in the areas of elder law, estate planning, Medicaid eligibility, Medicaid applications, estate mediation, special needs planning, preparation of wills & trusts, probate, guardianships, planning for same sex couples and veteran’s planning and benefits. 1-877- ELDER LAW 1-877-ESTATES Queens • Long Island • Manhattan • Brooklyn ATTORNEY ADVERTISING THE ART OF ELDER LAW. fun are just around the corner, and with them comes plenty of outdoor activities like long days at the playground, sporting events and barbecues. With so many options, the last thing most people want to think about is household responsibilities … but all that outdoor fun can add up to a lot of laundry. During the summer, when we’d all rather be outside, it can be all too easy to turn on the “autopilot” switch and rush through household tasks like laundry. However, during times like these it’s important to take the time to think about your daily routine and how to better incorporate safety. Kids are curious by nature and get into everything, making it vital that all laundry and cleaning products are kept out of reach of children. In addition, with the recent introduction of single-load liquid laundry packets - a product that’s easy-to-use but needs to be handled differently than liquid detergent - it is a good time to revisit your laundry routine to ensure your children’s safety.- There are small things you can do before, during and after your laundry routine to help keep your laundry room as safe as possible during the summer months and throughout the year. The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) offers the following steps to help you take your laundry routine off autopilot: Before you start your laundry: • To reduce the risk of curious children getting into single-load liquid laundry packets, as soon as you bring them into your home, immediately store them safely away, either out of reach or within locked cabinets or drawers. • Keep single-load liquid laundry packets in their original containers with the labels intact to prevent misuse. Teach young children that laundry products and their containers are not toys. • Familiarize yourself with laundry product labels and know where the safety information is located on the label. • In the event of an emergency, also keep the Poison Control Center phone number (1-800-222-1222) available at all times. While doing laundry: • Focus on your laundry routine and reduce distractions by doing this task in the absence of young children. • Know exactly how to handle single-load laundry packets: • Do not let children handle laundry packets • Packets quickly dissolve upon contact with water, wet hands, or saliva so it is necessary to keep them dry • If packets rupture, they can release contents into the eyes After you finish up: • Always close the singleload liquid laundry packet container or pouch and make it a habit to put them away immediately after use. • Never use empty singleload liquid laundry packet containers for storage of any other materials, especially for anything intended for human consumption. As the kids enjoy the long summer days at home, enjoy the season along with them. Having a laundry routine that isn’t on autopilot will alleviate worries and ensure that your family is safe and healthy. For additional laundry safety information and ways to keep you and your family healthy, clean and safe this summer and during the months ahead, visit www.cleaninginstitute. org/laundry. Courtesy BPT
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