heather6773
04-05-2006, 07:13 PM
I want to spring clean my house and thought this was good advice!!!
Spring Clean Your Medicine Cabinets
From Sarah Aguirre,Your Guide to Housekeeping.
Out with the old and in with the new
With the beginning of spring comes the end of winter’s flu, cold, and cough medicines. At the same time spring means sun, insects, and lots of outdoor activities. It’s a great time to add a few necessary components to ensure that you have the right supplies for spring’s medicinal needs. Decluttering this one tiny section of your home will get rid of dangerous and outdated items, while getting you ready for spring.
What To Throw Away:
Expired medicines lose their effectiveness and in some instances can become dangerous. Check expiration dates thoroughly.
Nearly empty bottles create clutter and may not even have enough medicine left for a full dose.
Improperly stored items can partially evaporate, leaving them more concentrated and dangerous. Get rid of items that were not sealed or stored properly.
Duplicates of items that are not used often only create clutter. If you do want to keep duplicates, move them out of the medicine cabinet and into a larger area to store. Try a large bathroom cabinet, or your pantry.
Old prescriptions, or partially used prescriptions should not be saved. Check with your physician if you have questions about saving prescriptions
What To Add:
Sunscreen with the right amount of SPF protection. Dermatology Guide Heather Fewell has more information on choosing the right sunscreen.
Aloe Vera to treat burns.
Insect Repellant to keep spring’s bugs at bay. Check here for information from Pediatrics Guide, Vincent Iannelli, on using insect repellant properly.
Insect bite relief for when they bite you anyway.
Heating and cooling packs for sprains and strains during outdoor fun.
Allergy medications for allergy sufferers.
Updated First Aid Kit including band aids, antiseptic wash, and ointment for spring scrapes. The American Red Cross’s disaster guide includes items to place in your first aid kit.
Spring Clean Your Medicine Cabinets
From Sarah Aguirre,Your Guide to Housekeeping.
Out with the old and in with the new
With the beginning of spring comes the end of winter’s flu, cold, and cough medicines. At the same time spring means sun, insects, and lots of outdoor activities. It’s a great time to add a few necessary components to ensure that you have the right supplies for spring’s medicinal needs. Decluttering this one tiny section of your home will get rid of dangerous and outdated items, while getting you ready for spring.
What To Throw Away:
Expired medicines lose their effectiveness and in some instances can become dangerous. Check expiration dates thoroughly.
Nearly empty bottles create clutter and may not even have enough medicine left for a full dose.
Improperly stored items can partially evaporate, leaving them more concentrated and dangerous. Get rid of items that were not sealed or stored properly.
Duplicates of items that are not used often only create clutter. If you do want to keep duplicates, move them out of the medicine cabinet and into a larger area to store. Try a large bathroom cabinet, or your pantry.
Old prescriptions, or partially used prescriptions should not be saved. Check with your physician if you have questions about saving prescriptions
What To Add:
Sunscreen with the right amount of SPF protection. Dermatology Guide Heather Fewell has more information on choosing the right sunscreen.
Aloe Vera to treat burns.
Insect Repellant to keep spring’s bugs at bay. Check here for information from Pediatrics Guide, Vincent Iannelli, on using insect repellant properly.
Insect bite relief for when they bite you anyway.
Heating and cooling packs for sprains and strains during outdoor fun.
Allergy medications for allergy sufferers.
Updated First Aid Kit including band aids, antiseptic wash, and ointment for spring scrapes. The American Red Cross’s disaster guide includes items to place in your first aid kit.