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 |
|---|---|---|
| Always store all household cleaning products in a secure place | ||
| Always store cleaning products in their original container | ||
| Always store household cleaning products separately from food and drink | ||
| Always read the label to find out how to use household products safely | ||
| Always put the lids back on and store products away immediately after use | ||
| Buy products in secure containers where possible | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Store all medicines in a lockable cupboard | ||
| Keep medicines in their original containers | ||
| Dispose of old medicines appropriately | ||
| Ensure you know what to do if medicine is accidentally ingested |
Other Poisoning Risks
| Question | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure gas appliances and heaters are checked and serviced regularly | ||
| Keep electronic cigarettes out of reach | ||
| Keep button batteries out of reach | ||
| Check plants to ensure that they are not poisonous or can irritate skin | ||
| Store garden and decorating products 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