A fire accident at home can be traumatic. In a few minutes, you can lose your home, belongings, and even life. Worse, it can also be the reason why your neighbors may lose their homes too.
In the Philippines, electrical connections, open flames from unattended stoves, and lit cigarette butts are the common causes of fires. Since no one wants to be a victim or culprit of a house fire incident, here are simple, practical tips you can follow to avoid this.
If you use extension cords at home, it is unwise to maximize all the slots in your extension cord to prevent it from overheating, which can cause a fire. Suppose you have big appliances in your Lessandra Monticello house, such as refrigerators and air conditioning units. In that case, it is recommended that they have their outlets instead of plugging them in an extension cord. If you think that it is best to rewire your connections, it is best to seek professional advice and service instead of doing them yourself.
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Regularly check your home if you have flickering lights, sparking plugs, and smell something burning when you plug in appliances. You should also immediately replace frayed wires, sockets that are damaged, and any electrical fixtures that have become defective.
If you turn off your Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) when not in use or before you go to sleep, or when you leave your home, you are doing good practice. It is also recommended that you regularly check your LPG for any leaks by applying soapy water. Your LPG’s hose is ideally recommended to be replaced every two years and regulators every five years after its manufacturing date.
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Unplugging your appliances is one way to prevent house fires. You prevent these electrical items from heating up and starting fires when you do this. Another advantage of unplugging them is cutting down your electricity bills when not in use. If you’ll be taking a vacation outside your beautiful Lessandra Monticello home for several days, it would be perfect if you unplug your other appliances such as television, electric fans, electric stove, and air conditioning units.
Children are naturally curious, and they may play with matches if they have access to them, causing unwanted house fires. So it is best to keep your matches, lighters, and igniters out of children’s reach. With flammable substances such as kerosene, alcohols, thinner, bleach, and paint, make sure to keep them in storage with low temperatures for safety.
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Nowadays, a lot of people are into aromatic candles. As a general rule, don’t leave any open flame unattended. Additionally, don’t burn candles in small rooms or rooms with vents, fans, or air currents. Mind where you will put your lit candle and ensure they are at least a foot away from anything flammable and that they are located in a place that won’t be easily knocked over. If you love the scent of aromatic candles, a great alternative is using a candle heater using a dimmable lamp. If you use this, you shouldn’t worry about any open flames in your home.
Fire extinguishers can help put out a small fire or suppress it until the firefighters come to your home. It is best to place your fire extinguisher in the kitchen since it is one of the places at home prone to fire. A Class B fire extinguisher is ideal for the kitchen and general household. It has a red body and a white band on top, and inside is a dry chemical that can extinguish flammable liquids, cooking oils and fats, and live electrical equipment.
May these simple tips keep you, your belongings, and your home safe from any fire incidents.
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