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Simon says: Never try to remove a hot light bulb with the power still on. So you want to change your old traditional bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs. CFL bulbs are great bulbs because they save on greenhouse emissions and gasses and cost a lot less than other bulbs.
Let me tell you a safe way to remove any kind of light bulb from a light socket.
Turn off the light and let it cool for at least 5 minutes. Using a glove or a kitchen towel, gently turn the bulb counter clockwise, be careful not to squeeze to tight. If changing the bulb at night, turn on another light or a flashlight to help you see better.
Oo, ah.. Don't worry. I know how to dispose it off, properly. If you break one, it releases small amounts of Mercury so first of all, make sure the room is well ventilated and air conditioning is off. This will help lower Mercury levels.
Use stiff paper to pick the broken pieces and then sticky tape, such as duct tape, to pick up any remaining small glass fragments and powder. Never clean it up with your bare hands. Do not use broom or vacuum cleaner because brooming will break the mercury into smaller droplets and spread them, and vacuuming will put mercury into the air and increase exposure. If vacuuming is needed do it only after all visible materials are removed and dispose the vacuum debris in a sealed plastic bag.
Dispose it off in a glass jar with a lid or in a sealed plasic bag. You know these bulbs are really good, but if you are not careful they can cause some problems.
To be safe, do not dispose of this in the regular trash. Take it instead to the recycling center. Many stores provide CFL recycling facilities. You can even order a Recycling Pak to mail your broken CFLs at www.prepaidrecycling.com. Also you can always contact your local officials for more information.
With a few simple safety precautions your light bulbs will always shine bright.
Life has no reset button, think safety!
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Simon says: Never try to remove a hot light bulb with the power still on. So you want to change your old traditional bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs. CFL bulbs are great bulbs because they save on greenhouse emissions and gasses and cost a lot less than other bulbs.
Let me tell you a safe way to remove any kind of light bulb from a light socket.
Turn off the light and let it cool for at least 5 minutes. Using a glove or a kitchen towel, gently turn the bulb counter clockwise, be careful not to squeeze to tight. If changing the bulb at night, turn on another light or a flashlight to help you see better.
Oo, ah.. Don't worry. I know how to dispose it off, properly. If you break one, it releases small amounts of Mercury so first of all, make sure the room is well ventilated and air conditioning is off. This will help lower Mercury levels.
Use stiff paper to pick the broken pieces and then sticky tape, such as duct tape, to pick up any remaining small glass fragments and powder. Never clean it up with your bare hands. Do not use broom or vacuum cleaner because brooming will break the mercury into smaller droplets and spread them, and vacuuming will put mercury into the air and increase exposure. If vacuuming is needed do it only after all visible materials are removed and dispose the vacuum debris in a sealed plastic bag.
Dispose it off in a glass jar with a lid or in a sealed plasic bag. You know these bulbs are really good, but if you are not careful they can cause some problems.
To be safe, do not dispose of this in the regular trash. Take it instead to the recycling center. Many stores provide CFL recycling facilities. You can even order a Recycling Pak to mail your broken CFLs at www.prepaidrecycling.com. Also you can always contact your local officials for more information.
With a few simple safety precautions your light bulbs will always shine bright.
Life has no reset button, think safety!
