It is common to have glass windows or doors break but you need to know what to do when this happens. Especially if you have children or pets, you need to secure the area quickly so that there are no accidents.
The first thing you should do when you have broken glass is ensure safety of your household.
Shards of glass can be damaging and it can cause serious injuries if you were to step or fall on it accidentally. So when there are broken shards of glass on the ground, you need to make sure that everyone is out of this area so that accidents are prevented. You should make sure children and pets are kept out of this area until the shards are cleaned. Once you have secured the area, you need to examine the area to get an idea of the extent of damage. Sometimes the window can be shattered without damage to the frame. Or the frame can be damaged as well. If it is only a small area of the glass that is shattered, you will be able to replace that section only. Before you start going into this area, you need to protect yourself by wearing gloves and closed shoes. There can be tiny pieces of glass that you may not immediately notice so you have to take all precautions before removing the glass. You can also have the area illuminated properly so that you have maximum visibility especially when there is low light. The light will reflect in the glass shards making it easier for you to pick them up.
You can use a broom
And a dustpan to collect the glass shards. You should never be using bare hands even to remove glass from the window frame as there can be sharp edges. It is best not to use a vacuum cleaner to remove the glass pieces as the sharp edges of glass can cut through the bag. There are certain techniques that will help you pick up the glass easier such as using a damp paper towel. You can press this down on the glass shards and pieces. They will stick to the paper and you can dispose of it. Masking tape can also pick up tiny pieces of glass. Make sure there is no glass caught in the broom before you put it away as you can accidentally spread bits of glass if you sweep without inspecting it. Once you have cleaned up the glass, you can call for glass repairs Melbourne.
If it takes some time for the repair company to come,
You should cover the window to prevent further debris from coming into the home. You can use a plastic sheet or a stiff cardboard for this. This can be secured with duct tape. There are emergency glass repair services so make sure you look for these companies in your area to see whether they will be able to come and replace the window on the same day. You can also contact the insurance company if the broken window is a result of a natural disaster such as a storm.
