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.