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What to do if a CFL breaks or smokes.(compact fluorescent light bulbs)(Brief article)
CFLs contain small amounts of mercury, a neurotoxin. If a bulb breaks, follow these instructions from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:
* Open the windows and leave the room for at least 15 minutes.
* For hard floors, don't vacuum or sweep the mess. Instead, wear disposable rubber gloves and use cardboard or stiff paper to scoop up the debris. Then clean the area with a damp paper towel.
* For rugs, use sticky tape to pick up any fragments and powder. Then vacuum the area if necessary.
* Place the debris and cleanup materials into a plastic bag and seal it. Put that bag into another plastic bag and seal it.
* If your area allows it and no other disposal or recycling options exist, place in the trash outside. ...
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