Broken glass is an annoying and time-consuming hazard. You can't leave it lying around or someone could be injured, and if you attempt to clean it up, that injured party could be you. BGS Glass Service in Waukesha, WI, has been dealing with broken glass for decades, so they understand the risks. Below, they offer some tips to help you clean up broken glass safely and effectively.

3 Tips for Cleaning Up Broken Glass

1. Use a Slice of Bread or a Potato

To pick up sharp shards of broken glass without pricking your fingers, protect yourself by using a slice of bread. It's flexible enough to wrap around medium-sized pieces, and its porous surface helps it cling to even wet, slippery glass shards. For smaller pieces of glass, slice a potato in half lengthwise and press it down so that the pieces embed themselves in the flesh.

2. Use Masking Tape

When glass shatters, it often results in tiny shards that are difficult to pick up with your fingers and get stuck in the straws of a broom. To remove these tiny, sharp shards quickly and easily, wrap masking tape around your hand, sticky side out, and pat the area gently. The glass fragments will adhere to the sticky tape, which you can then discard.

3. Vacuum

After removing larger glass fragments with bread and picking up the tiny shards with tape, remove any stragglers by vacuuming the area thoroughly. This will pick up any pieces you missed and make the floor safe again. Even after vacuuming, however, avoid going barefoot in the area for a few days and keep an eye out for light reflecting off minuscule pieces that may have landed outside your cleanup zone.

If you've broken a mirror, shower door, or need a custom glass piece or window replacement, contact the professionals at BGS Glass Service in Waukesha, WI. They've been serving the Greater Milwaukee region for nearly 50 years and have enormous experience and expertise. Visit their website to request a quote, or call (262) 513-2806 to discuss your options with a friendly, helpful representative.