One of the best parts of life for any dedicated high school student is the opportunity to go to college. University life is basically the opening of great opportunities and the best way to achieve your desired freedom. You will finally be able to do whatever you want away from the watchful eyes of your parents. For any parent, a child leaving for college is a happy and heartbreaking sight. The fact that you won’t be there to protect and defend her can be very upsetting at times.
Staying in dorms, especially mixed ones, can be quite unsafe, especially for freshmen as they are the ones who take advantage of it the most. There are actually several ways to defend yourself, one of which is to have pepper spray handy. Pepper spray is one of the best options for traveling students as it is easy to carry and use. However, you must be very careful when handling your pepper spray or any self-defense device if you want it to work in your favor. But for future reference, here’s what to do in case you accidentally spray or spill pepper spray in your bedroom.
Tip #1 Let the air out
Open all the windows and doors in your room so that the air passing through can carry the noxious odor. You should cover your mouth while you do this, as it could make it hard for you to breathe once you inhale it. Turn on your air conditioning or ceiling fans to help dissipate the odor. Turn it to its maximum capacity so that the air passes faster and faster. Remember that it will take a while for the air to neutralize, so be patient.
Tip #2 Take on the culprit
While you’re waiting for the smell to dissipate, find the source of all the mishaps: the pepper spray canister. Unless she does something to fix it quickly, the odor will keep coming back and she will still feel her eyes get red and her breathing get restricted. Do this as fast as you can to avoid more disastrous situations.
Tip #3 Refresh your room
Once you have done the first two tips, the air will already be quite neutralized. But for the finishing touch, you may need to deodorize your entire bedroom by applying air freshener everywhere. Air fresheners will help combat the odor caused by pepper spray while removing any remaining airborne particles. These residual particles can still do a lot of damage if you don’t remove them from the air.
Be sure to place your pepper spray canister in the safest area of your bedroom to prevent accidents from happening. Please keep it away from sharp objects or high portions to avoid breaking or breaking. You can also keep it under lock and key, but it can take a while before you can dig it up, and that’s a big no-no in Self Defense 101. Keep it in a safe place where you can easily access it.