What to do if you break a Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb

So how are we supposed to clean up a broken CFL? 

  • Open nearby windows and ventilate the room before attempting to clean up;
  • Do not vacuum;
  • Use protective clothing, including disposable gloves and a disposable brush to gently sweep up the pieces;
  • Use moist paper towel to wipe up remaining small fragments;
  • Wrap remains in newspaper and then in a bag or sealable container, along with the cleaning equipment used, including gloves, brush, damp paper;
  • Place this in your outside rubbish bin.