As part of your fire safety strategy at home, inspect the electrical cords and replace worn or tattered ones.
While spring cleaning allows you to put your home in order, you should also focus on tasks that enhance your home’s safety. Unfortunately, fires can occur when you least expect them. Still, it’s preventable by following these fire safety guidelines for your spring-cleaning routine.
Ensure Your Smoke Alarms Work
Replace your smoke and carbon monoxide fire alarm batteries and test them once monthly by pushing the test button. Gently polish the alarms, but follow the manufacturer’s instructions first.
Given that your alarm system is your first defense against a fire, it’s essential that it function when you need it the most. This is why routine fire alarm inspection is critical. The experts at Judd Fire Protection can provide guidance on how often your specific fire alarm system should be inspected. Contact us today at 410-871-3480 to learn more information.
Consider Kitchen Safety
Another fire safety tip is kitchen safety. Keep stovetops and countertops free of clutter and grease because excess grease on the stovetop or drip pan can easily catch fire. Also, clean oil and food spills immediately after they happen and wait until the stove is cool to wipe the grease or oil spills. Make sure to keep items that can catch fire, like wooden utensils, towels, or oven mitts, away from your stovetop.
Inspect Electrical Cords
As part of your fire safety strategy at home, inspect the electrical cords and replace worn or tattered ones. To prevent them from being damaged, avoid running cords under carpets or across doorways. Lastly, use extension cords only temporarily and plug significant appliances directly into wall sockets.
Clothes Dryers
Since excess dryer lint is the number one reason for clothes dryer fires, clean the lint that collects around the drum before or after each laundry load. Always use a lint filter and clean it routinely. Practice this fire safety tip and move combustible items like clothing and boxes around your dryer to a safer area.
Grilling Safety Tips
Spring has arrived—which means that it’s grilling time! Practice this fire safety tip and clean the fat or grease build-up after every use. Doing so decreases the risk of fire and helps the food cook better. Don’t forget to inspect the hose, propane tank, and all connection points for leaks. Turn off the propane tank and burners right away if you smell gas when the grill is on. If you have a charcoal grill at home, use only charcoal starter fluid.
Overall, you should have an escape plan in case of a fire or another emergency. The strategy should include a map of each home level with two escape routes per room. Discuss and practice the fire escape plan with everyone in your household, including children, and ensure you add pets to the plan.
Commercial and Residential Fire Prevention from Judd Fire Protection
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