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Mercury from thermometer

2025-02-06 10:28:04
Accidentally my thermometer has broke in kitchen. I clean that place with dishwashing liquid. Is there any risk to my 2 year infant
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No Just make sure no glass particle or mercury is on floor

Answered2025-02-07 12:43:24

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Hii There are guidelines to clean the mercury spillage area kindly follow. If he is away from the spillage area there is no risk.

Answered2025-02-07 09:46:03

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