What can I do if I spill mercury on a household rug?

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We cleaned it with warm water, vacuumed, etc. . . Do I need throw away the rug? As far as I can tell, its the 'quicksilver' kind.
 
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/eh/hlthhaz/fs/mercspill.htm

I would suggest to throw away the rug because the mercury may still be there and it can cause damage to the lungs. The website suggests to throw away the vacuum too.

Best of luck.
 
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/eh/hlthhaz/fs/mercspill.htm

I would suggest to throw away the rug because the mercury may still be there and it can cause damage to the lungs. The website suggests to throw away the vacuum too.

Best of luck.
 
you should call the health dept. they will clean up and dispose of the mercury for you. mercury is very toxic.
 
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