Stay safe – store your cleaning products securely
Here is a home safety checklist to help you create a safe environment for a person with dementia.
Cleaning Products
| Question | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Are all household cleaning products stored in a secure place? | ||
| Are cleaning products stored in their original container? | ||
| Are household cleaning products stored separately from food and drink? | ||
| Do you always read the label to find out how to use household products safely? | ||
| Do you always put the lids back on and store products away immediately after use? | ||
| Do you buy products in secure containers where possible? | ||
| Do you read the labels so that you know what to do if a household product is accidentally ingested or spilt on skin? |
Medicines
| Question | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Are all medicines stored in a lockable cupboard? | ||
| Are medicines kept in their original containers? | ||
| Do you dispose of old medicines? | ||
| Do you know what to do if medicine is accidentally ingested? |
Other Poisoning Risks
| Question | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Are gas appliances and heaters checked and serviced regularly? | ||
| Are electronic cigarettes kept out of reach? | ||
| Are button batteries kept out of reach? | ||
| Do you check plants to ensure that they are not poisonous or can irritate skin? | ||
| Are all garden and decorating products stored in a secure place? |
Top tips:
- Do store cleaning products out of reach and out of sight, ideally in a secure cupboard
- Do store cleaning products separately from food and drink, and not in the kitchen
- Do store cleaning products in their original containers and close the lid after use
- Do purchase products that cannot be mistaken for food or drink