What’s the safest way to clean up broken glass?
Details safe procedures for removing shattered glass fragments from floors or surfaces to prevent cuts and ensure all pieces are collected.
- Use Gloves, Bread/Tape, Sweep & Vacuum5
This multi-step method ensures both large shards and tiny, hard-to-see slivers are safely removed.
📌 diy4/23/2025, 10:42:39 PM
🛠️ Thick gloves, shoes, soft bread slice or damp paper towels or duct tape, newspaper/cardboard box/thick bag, broom, dustpan, vacuum cleaner
- Wipe with Damp Cloth (Hard Surfaces Only)3
After removing larger pieces, a damp cloth can help collect fine glass dust on smooth, hard surfaces.
📌 diy4/23/2025, 10:42:39 PM
🛠️ Thick gloves, shoes, damp paper towels or disposable cloth, disposal container
- Use Play-Doh or Putty3
Soft, pliable putty can pick up very small glass fragments from various surfaces, including some fabrics or carpets (use with caution).
📌 diy4/23/2025, 10:42:39 PM
🛠️ Thick gloves, shoes, Play-Doh/modeling clay/putty, disposal container