Broken compact flourescent light bulbs (CFLs) Tip of the Day

Broken compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb? No need to panic! CFLs contain a very small amount of mercury. Health effects are not expected from a broken CFL bulb. However, the broken pieces should never be vacuumed. Also, the bulbs should be disposed of or recycled properly.

Safe Cleanup Tips for Broken CFLs