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Lesson 30 · Do Not Mix These Cleaners

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Lesson illustration:Do Not Mix These Cleaners

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CLEANER SAFETY

  • Read the instructions on every cleaner.
  • Never mix together different cleaners.
  • Mixing bleach with ammonia can make a dangerous gas.
  • Do not breathe cleaner fumes.
  • Wear gloves when the instructions say so.
  • Open a window or door for fresh air.
  • Ask a grown-up before using a new product.

If cleaners are mixed by accident, leave the area and get help. Do not try to fix the problem alone.

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Chinese translation

清洁剂安全守则

  • 阅读每种清洁剂的使用说明。
  • 绝不要把不同的清洁剂混在一起。
  • 漂白剂与含氨的清洁剂混合,可能产生危险气体。
  • 不要吸入清洁剂挥发出的气体。
  • 如果说明要求戴手套,就要戴上。
  • 打开窗户或门,让新鲜空气进入。
  • 使用新产品前,先问问大人。

如果意外混合了清洁剂,应立即离开现场并寻求帮助,不要独自处理。

Key words and expressions

Key terms have Chinese explanations. Hover over dotted words in the English passage for word help and pronunciation when available.

instructions
说明;使用指示。通常用复数形式。
cleaner
清洁剂;也可指清洁工。本文是清洁剂。
mix together
混在一起。
bleach
漂白剂。
ammonia
氨;氨水中的主要成分。
dangerous gas
危险的气体。
breathe
呼吸;吸入。
open a window
打开窗户。
grown-up
成年人;孩子常用的说法。
by accident
意外地;不小心地。
Background notes (Chinese)

含氯漂白剂与含氨或酸性的产品等其他清洁剂混合,可能产生危险气体。使用时应遵照标签说明,保持通风,不混用清洁剂。如果发生意外,立即离开现场,并向大人或紧急求助渠道求助。

资料来源:CDC, Cleaning and Disinfecting with Bleach。

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