Keep Safety in Mind if Kids are Helping with Spring Cleaning

Thursday, April 30th, 2026 -- 9:01 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) Safety should be top of mind if you’re letting kids help with spring cleaning.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, UW Health pediatrician Dr. Megan Yanny says keep all cleaning chemicals locked up, out of sight and out of reach. Symptoms of exposure can include drooling, trouble swallowing, wheezing, vomiting, or skin and eye irritation.

Yanny says kids can still help safely by organizing toys, sorting clothes, or folding laundry. If you think a child may have gotten into a chemical, call the Wisconsin Poison Control Center right away.

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