Aunty,
Is it true that 86% of all accidents in the home are caused by the Sand mismanagement?
Del, Daventry
Aunty Bill Replies;
Del,
Sand mismanagement does indeed account for a substantial A&E admissions for a variety of reasons;
A bag of hot sand in the bed instead of a hot water bottle – bag too heavy for the bed – bed collapses and falls through ceiling killing both occupant of bed and other household member(s) downstairs – 12 recorded examples in the UK.
Using sand to clear blockage of toilet – causes back surge of water which under extreme pressure causes water to travel back up soil pipe at over 120 mph causing structural damage to both toilet and user - in extreme cases an unwelcome and painful dose of IBS can result – 2 recorded examples in the UK.
Using sand to prop up wonky furniture – sand actually destabilizes the item being propped up. In the case of a piano or large bookshelf this can fall, causing severe injury/death/a good laugh for all your mates – 6 recorded examples in the UK.
These are just a few of the common mistakes people make when using sand around the home.
I’m sending you a copy of my leaflet “Sand – the grainy, light coloured silent killer in the home”.
Be careful out there!
Aunty B
