No need to wrap it in plastic, these ladies have a safe trick for throwing broken glass into the trash

Facebook/Fitri Rahmawati

If it is only wrapped in plastic, it is very likely that the packaging will be torn and damaged.

Brilio.net - Glass cups are often used to serve drinks. Apart from its beautiful appearance, glass can also withstand high temperature liquids. Not only that, this kitchen furniture also tends to be very easy to clean.

However, behind these advantages, glass glasses also have a number of disadvantages. One of them is glass which is easily brittle and broken. If dropped, the glass can immediately break and cannot be used again.

So, cleaning up broken glass is also homework in itself. Not without reason, broken glass that is thrown directly into the rubbish bin can be dangerous because it has the potential to injure the cleaning staff who transport the rubbish. However, if it is only wrapped in plastic, it is very likely that the packaging will be torn and damaged.

So to be safer, you can copy the trick for throwing away broken glass that was shared by a mother named Fitri Rahmawati. Through Fitri Rahmawati's Facebook account, she admitted that she only relied on kitchen waste to safely dispose of broken glass.

Reported by BrilioFood from Fitri Rahmawati's Facebook on Tuesday (30/4), the kitchen waste in question is used mineral bottles. Compared to plastic, this mineral water bottle has a sturdier surface. This makes it not easy to tear even if exposed to friction from broken glass.

However, you need to pay attention to how to use this mineral water bottle. First of all, prepare a bottle of the right size. If there are few broken glasses, you can use a small old bottle. Vice versa. If the broken glass is quite large and large, use a suitable used bottle.

photo: Facebook/Fitri Rahmawati

Next, split this used bottle in half in the middle. Then put the broken glass into the bottle. Make sure you do this process carefully so as not to hurt your fingers.

photo: Facebook/Fitri Rahmawati

After that, close the bottle by attaching the top and bottom. Then glue them together using duct tape. If so, put a label or writing warning in the middle that the bottle contains broken glass. You can use paper which is then attached with clear duct tape, or you can also write the warning directly using a permanent black marker.

photo: Facebook/Fitri Rahmawati

If it is labeled like that, this mineral water bottle is ready to be thrown in the trash. With this method, glass shards in the bottle are not easily scattered and tend to be safer. The janitor who cleans up the rubbish is also not easily injured.

This post about safe tricks for disposing of broken glass has been viewed more than 4 thousand times. Who would have thought, many Facebook netizens would be interested. Even in the comments column, most of these netizens said they were grateful for gaining useful new knowledge.

Removing broken glass fragments from your feet can be done carefully to prevent further injury. Here are several ways you can do it.

1. Wash your feet with clean water.

Clean your feet with clean water to clean the area around the glass shards. Do not try to rub or rub the injured area.

2. Use tweezers.

Use clean tweezers to gently remove the glass shards. Make sure the tweezers are completely clean to avoid infection.

3. Use rubber glue.

Gently press the affected area with a piece of rubber glue. Glass shards may stick to the rubber glue and be easy to remove.

4. Use adhesive tape.

Place adhesive tape on the area affected by the glass splinter and slowly lift it. Glass shards will likely stick to the tape.

5. Use candles.

Stick the tip of the candle into the glass shard and pull gently. Wax can help stick glass shards to the surface of the candle.

6. Use alcohol.

Dampen a cotton swab with alcohol or antiseptic liquid and apply it to the glass shard. Alcohol can help loosen glass shards so they can be removed easily.

7. Use a sanitary napkin or medical dressing.

Place a sterile dressing or medical dressing around the area affected by the glass shard to protect the area from infection.

8. Double check.

After removing most of the glass shards, check the feet carefully to make sure there are no shards left behind.

9. Consult a doctor.

If you are unable to safely remove the glass shards or experience ongoing pain, consult a doctor or healthcare professional immediately.

There are several ways you can try to remove broken glass fragments from your feet. Make sure to do it carefully and avoid using your fingers to prevent further injury. If you experience difficulties or feel uncomfortable, see a health professional immediately for further assistance.

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.