It's No Joke: Being Safe Is an Important Part of Cleaning Your Home

Safety may not be on the minds of people when they gather equipment and cleaning supplies to clean their homes, but even seemingly innocuous items can be dangerous.

The National Safety Council warns that accidents and deaths often occur when least expected - including when doing chores around the house.

The online safety advocate SafeWise says that more than 160,000 Americans die as a result of an accident every year, and household injuries account for 75 percent of those deaths.

It’s important to be careful when cleaning around the house, and part of that caution includes recognizing where ha...