Ways To Reduce Fire Damage Risk

9/10/2020 (Permalink)

Be aware of reducing fire hazards in your home

A house fire is a terrifying possibility for any homeowner. It’s such a scary prospect not just because of the destructive potential it has to destroy your home and possessions but because of the threat to your life and the lives of your family members. It’s impossible to live 100 percent stress-free about the threat of a house fire, but there are many ways to greatly diminish that possibility. Another factor that can help bring you peace of mind is that SERVPRO of Streamwood, Bartlett, West Chicago, & Warrenville is just one phone call away. With professionals working around the clock, you know who to call in the terrible possibility that you have a house fire. Here a few tips to keep your home fire-free.

Keep A Close Eye On Your Electrical Cords

There are a couple of ways that electrical cords could start a fire in your home. A couple of the most common are frayed wires and overloading a circuit with too many cords. This can be prevented by simply paying close attention to the wires around your house. If any of them look frayed or damaged, you know it is time to replace them. The same goes for overloading a circuit. Just don’t plug too many things in at one place where it could cause sparks or overload the circuit.

Be Careful In The Kitchen

Carelessness or accidents in the kitchen are a common cause of many house fires. Don’t leave burners or your oven on when you are done using them. Never leave your food unattended while you are cooking. Clean up any spilled grease that may have accumulated to prevent grease fires from occurring. It’s also wise to avoid wearing any loose or dangling clothes that could easily catch fire without your noticing. Essentially, preventing fires in your kitchen is just a matter of paying close attention to your surroundings and taking the time necessary to be safe.

Test Your Fire Alarms And Have Fire Extinguishers On Hand

This is another no-brainer. Make sure you’ve got working fire alarms on hand so a fire never catches you off guard. Taking the couple minutes necessary to occasionally test them is worth the time. Along those lines, keep a couple of fire extinguishers stored strategically throughout your house so you can quickly respond quickly to put out a fire if one occurs. This is especially useful in your kitchen since that is the most likely place for a fire to happen while you’re right there. 

When it comes to fires, you can never be careful enough. These are just a few of the simple things you can do to ensure that nothing short of a freak accident could ever cause a fire in your home. Unfortunately, freak accidents do happen, and if one happens to you, don’t hesitate to reach out to SERVPRO of Streamwood, Bartlett, West Chicago, & Warrenville for any of your fire damage and restoration needs.