Print out our Home Safety Checklist to make it easier to use. Don't forget to post the Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) and emergency numbers by every phone in the house.
Kitchen
Household cleaning products are involved in 10 percent of poisonings in children under 6. Keep these items out of children's reach:
- Carpet/upholstery cleaners
- Furniture polish
- Soaps and detergents (especially for dishwashers)
- Drain cleaners, ammonia, metal and oven cleaners
- Medicines, especially acetaminophen, aspirin, diet aids, vitamins and iron pills
- Pet medications
- Ant/cockroach killers/bait and mouse/rat poison
Bathroom
Medicines are involved in more than 40 percent of poisonings among children and adults. Keep these items out of children's reach:
- Medications
- Aftershave lotions
- Mouthwashes
- Cleaning supplies
- Deodorizers/sanitizers
- Shampoo/hair products
Bedroom
Cosmetics and personal care products are involved in more than 12 percent of poisonings in children 6 and under. Keep these items out of children's reach:
- Cosmetics
- Baby powder
- Liquid makeup
- Nail polish and polish remover
- Deodorants
- Perfumes and colognes
Laundry room
Bleaches are the most common household cleaning product ingested by small children. Keep these items out of children's reach:
- Bleach
- Laundry detergent
- Disinfectants
Garage, basement and storage areas
Household chemicals and insecticides are among the most common products that poison adults. Make sure these items are stored safely:
- Antifreeze
- Pesticides
- Gasoline/kerosene
- Lighter fluid
- Paint remover/thinner
- Weed killer
- Mothballs
- Fluoride rinses
Living room
Plants are involved in more than 8 percent of poisonings in children under 6. Keep these items out of children's reach:
- Plants (check with the Poison Control Center to see if they are poisonous)
- Cigarette butts, cigarettes
- Lamp oils
- Alcoholic beverages
Outdoor plants
- Azaleas
- Rhododendrons
- Pokeberries
- Holly berries
Reviewed by: Poison Control Center
Date: October 2013