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Originally Posted by BlackCrayon
is it any different than breaking the tubes? i used to do that for fun as a kid..
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1. Open the window
When an energy-saving light bulb breaks, it releases small quantities of mercury vapour which you should avoid inhaling. Open the window and leave it open while you clean up.
2. Scrape up the broken light bulb with cardboard and wipe down the area with a wet napkin
It is important that you collect all the pieces of the bulb. Do not sweep with a broom, as this will spread mercury around the room. Instead, use cardboard to scrape up the broken bulb. Sticky tape can be used to pick up pieces in cracks and other inaccessible places. Wipe down with a wet napkin in order to pick up the remaining small fragments.
3. Place the broken light bulb in an air-tight container and take it to the recycling centre
Wrap up the pieces etc. carefully and place them in an air-tight container, e.g. a jam jar or freezer bag. Take it to a recycling centre or to another municipal collection point which accepts energy-saving light bulbs.
4. Ventilate the room thoroughly afterwards
The cleaning should be followed by effective ventilation for 15 minutes. It is also a good idea to increase the ventilation of the room for the next 14 days, as there may be remains left behind.
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