How to Clean Up Rat Poison Spills in the Home
- 1). Sweep the poison into a pile in one part of the room or area. Wear latex gloves and a nose mask to keep the rat poison off your hands and out of your lungs.
- 2). Use a scoop or dust pan to place the rat poison into a bucket or plastic container that contains a lid. Use a marker to label the bucket or plastic container with "Rat Poison" or similar wording. Secure the lid on the bucket or container then store the item in a cool, dry location away from pets and children.
- 3). Wet an old, large cloth or towel with warm water and wipe the surface the rat poison spilled on to remove any small poison fragments. Place the cloth or towel in a trash bag and dispose of the bag in your home's trash can.
- 4). Remove the latex gloves from your hands and dispose of the gloves in a trash can. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water.