Just as we can preÂvent forÂest fires, we can also preÂvent house fires. We are responÂsiÂble for what goes on in our homes and it’s our duty to preÂvent our abode from going up in flames. Try these eight ways to preÂvent house fires and ensure your home remains intact.
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- Check, Check, Check
Your heatÂing sysÂtem needs to be serÂviced regÂuÂlarÂly by a proÂfesÂsionÂal. Unless you know everyÂthing there is to know about chimÂneys or furÂnaces, let a proÂfesÂsionÂal make sure your heatÂing sysÂtem is up to code. Faulty heatÂing is often the cause of house fires and it is imporÂtant to have your sysÂtem checked at least once a year.
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- Keep the Flames Away
GasoÂline, paint thinÂners, and othÂer highÂly flamÂmaÂble mateÂriÂals or liqÂuids need to be kept in their propÂer conÂtainÂers and away from igniÂtion sources. Do not store these items in your garage. If you have a shed, this is the best place to keep these items.
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- Dry the DryÂer
After each use, remove the lint from your dryer’s filÂter. When the filÂter becomes clogged, the dryÂer canÂnot work effecÂtiveÂly and airÂflow is reduced. A reducÂtion in airÂflow causÂes heat to build up in the dryer’s vents and pushÂes the lint onto the heatÂing coils. This is danÂgerÂous and can cause a fire.
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- Avoid OverexÂtendÂing
ExtenÂsion cords can become damÂaged due to foot trafÂfic, furÂniÂture movÂing, and pets. DamÂaged extenÂsion cords are a fire hazÂard so check all cords for breaks and turn them off when they’re not in use.
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- Don’t be Greasy
When cookÂing with oils and fatÂty subÂstances like bacon, be careÂful to wipe up any splatÂter that occurs. Fat and oil can get into your burnÂers and cause a fire very quickÂly.
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- Teach your Kids
If you have young chilÂdren it is benÂeÂfiÂcial to explain fire safeÂty. You can look online to find fire safeÂty charts and mateÂriÂals that are geared towards kids, or visÂit your local fire staÂtion. The earÂliÂer you eduÂcate your young ones about fire safeÂty, the betÂter.
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- Butt out PropÂerÂly
Make sure all smokÂing mateÂriÂals are propÂerÂly extinÂguished. Use an ashÂtray and do not flick your smoke on the ground or in a plant to put it out. If need be, run your butt under water to ensure it is no longer active. Smokes that aren’t fulÂly extinÂguished can smolÂder for days before you notice them.
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