Worried about the trace amounts of mercury in compact fluorescent light bulbs? The bulbs save energy and help the environment. It's unllikely yours will break--but if you do accidentally end up with a broken bulb, there are a few simple steps to cleaning it up properly.
Watch KVUE's feature on how to clean up a broken CFL
What to do if a CFL breaks:
--Open a window, turn off the air conditioning and leave the room for at least 15 minutes.
--Scoop up the glass fragments and powder using stiff paper or
cardboard and place them in a glass jar with a metal lid or a sealed
plastic bag.
--Use sticky tape to pick up any remaining fragments or powder.
--Wipe the area with damp paper towels and place them and anything else
that touched the debris in the sealed jar or plastic bag.
--Wash your hands.