Top Tips for Deterring Fires in your Home
By Carlo
Morelli
Even though for the most part, home fires can be avoided,
they are tragic events that happen all too often, leaving
a family with nothing but the clothes on their back.
Many fires are products of human error and engaging
in known fire hazards. Being aware of the risks and
how to avoid them is crucial to keeping your home safe.
Read these tips and learn how to keep your family and
home safe from a fire.
Matches: They do have a place in a
household, and that place is anywhere out of a child’s
reach. Matches and lighters are fascinating to all children;
especially older children who love to play with them.
A single lit match dropped on the carpet or held near
curtains can cause the house to go up in flames within
quickly. Be sure all children, even teens respect fire’s
danger and use matches and lighter sensibly.
Candles: No matter how romantic they
are, candles should always be used carefully; many a
home fire is due to candles. Candles are not by themselves
hazardous, but they can rapidly turn into a hazard.
Be sure to use candles in holders that will envelope
the entire candle and contain any flame. Jar candles
are handy less likely to burn out of control. Most importantly,
be sure to always check all of your candles before leaving
the house or going to bed. A good rule of thumb is to
make a quick pass through the house to blow them all
out at that time.
Unplug Appliances: Ever leave for
work in the morning and forget to unplug the iron, hair
drier, or the coffee pot? Newer models will usually
have automatic shut-offs, but most of the older models
don’t, and leaving them plugged in all day is a fire
hazard, especially if they rest on a flammable surface.
Be Fireplace Smart: Sitting in front
of a warm fireplace in your home is a delightful thing,
but fireplaces however should be always used wisely.
Use a fire screen when there is a fire going in your
fireplace., so that no loose spark will have a chance
to catch your floor on fire. Secondly, always keep your
damper open. This will let the smoke and fire exit through
the chimney as it is designed to. You should never leave
a fire unattended, so make sure the fire is completely
out before you go to work or to bed.
Carlo Morelli writes for OnlineTips.Org,
where you can read tips on home
alarm monitoring, and home
security services and products.
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