tips on how to clean up broken glass?

Answer 1

You have gotten good advice. I would add to it by saying that when you pick up the larger pieces, and dump the dustpan or bin from a vacuum cleaner, put it in something sturdy like an empty cereal box and tape the box shut at the ends. At the very least, put a few plastic bags in the bottom of a paper bag, add the glass, put a few plastic bags on top, fold it over tightly and tape it shut so the glass doesn't move around inside. Either way, the shards of glass won't injure anyone that handles the garbage, including you...you wouldn't want a jagged piece of glass swinging down alongside your femoral artery or your leg muscles when you whip out the bag and head for the curb? You might forget that the glass is there, or someone else may not know it's there, so package the glass for safe disposal.

Answer 2

As an owner of a glass shop i have lots of experience,Yes brooms and shop vacs are great but can hold fragments so use caution. You may also want to use one of those pet hair rollers with the sticky tape. Don't roll back and forth just in one direction if tiny shards are on clothing or other delicate areas. Never put into a trash bag as it may rip and cut you or the garbage man. Only use boxes that are strong enough or metal trash cans, be sure none sticks out the top cause boy that'll get ya. Glass sticks into the plastic ones and may remain unseen and dangerous next time you wash the can. If it's a worrisome amount or size call a glass company to remove it for you. Just be careful!! Wear rubber faced gloves available at Home Depot. Oh and take your time and watch out for the kid who comes out of nowhere. If it's in a frame use single edged razor blades but watch the amount of force you use because your hands may slip and gash on other remaining pieces. plate glass is the most dangerous; we call it hospital glass for a reason or 2 ;maybe 10.

Answer 3

Where is the broken glass? On a hard floor as in kitchen or on carpeting? If it is on a hard floor then simply sweep it up with a broom and use a dust pan to pick up the pieces. I would then use a vacuum sweeper and attempt to pickup the very small particles and glass dust. If it is on carpeting I would use a extremely powerful vacuum. Pick up the bigger pieces wearing gloves.

Answer 4

after sweeping of course to get the tiny pieces, use a wide masking tape in similar fashion to when you want to get the fuzzies off your clothing, a damp aper towel works well too, off ocurse there is alway a shop vac

Answer 5

Get big pieces up broom then get shop vac.