Cleaning fire extinguisher powder after use is crucial to restoring affected surfaces and avoiding health risks. The powder in these extinguishers, composed of agents such as monoammonium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate and potassium bicarbonate, can be corrosive and requires special precautions for rapid cleaning.
Equipment required :
- Protective gloves
- Respiratory protection mask
- Safety goggles
- Broom and dustpan
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter (for fine particles)
- Heavy-duty garbage bags
Cleaning steps :
Safety First:
- Equip yourself with personal protective equipment:
- Wear protective gloves, mask and goggles to avoid inhalation or skin contact with chemical powder.
- Ventilation :
- Make sure the area is well ventilated to avoid dust accumulation in the air, but do not create draughts.
- Equip yourself with personal protective equipment:
Large Debris Disposal :
- Scan :
- Use a broom and dustpan to pick up most of the powder. Make sure you do this gently, so as not to disperse the powder into the air.
- Vacuum cleaner :
- Use a vacuum cleaner fitted with a HEPA filter to remove any remaining fine particles. HEPA filters are designed to capture fine particles and prevent their dispersion.
- Use a vacuum cleaner fitted with a HEPA filter to remove any remaining fine particles. HEPA filters are designed to capture fine particles and prevent their dispersion.
- Scan :
Waste management :
- Garbage bags :
- Place all debris, used rags and other cleaning materials in sturdy waste bags.
- Elimination :
- Follow local regulations for hazardous waste disposal. Extinguisher powder may contain chemicals that must be disposed of properly.
- Garbage bags :
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