Statewide, Iowa – Forecasters predict more sunny and warm days ahead for Iowans, and the springtime weather is bringing new warnings about potential poisoning risks in our homes, garages and yards.
Linda Kalin (KAY-lin), executive director of the Iowa Poison Control Center, says certain types of poisonings are more likely to occur during this time of the year.
Most people understand the potential threats caused by chemicals like pesticides and herbicides, but there are quite a few other chemicals that are equally dangerous, even deadly, in our homes.
While spring cleaning, Kalin says be sure not to mix certain chemicals, especially things like bleach with ammonia, acids, and other cleaners, or a very harmful liquid or vapor could result. Should you have an emergency, or just a question, the Iowa poison experts are always on call, around the clock.
She suggests putting the Iowa Poison Control Center’s phone number of 1-800-222-1222 in your phone’s contact list, so it’s always available.
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