How To Avoid House Fires

7/8/2020 (Permalink)

5 Tips To Avoid House Fires 

Your home is the epicenter of your life. It's where you build your life and make memories with your family. That's why you would do anything to keep your home safe from fire and smoke damage. Although you can't control everything that happens in your home, we've compiled a few tips to help reduce the risk of a fire starting in your home. 

1. Keep your stove and oven clean: 

Food particles left on burners can get too hot and cause a fire to start. If curtains or a dishtowel are too close to the oven, they can also spark a fire. It's best to clean the oven and stove of leftover food and keep flammable objects away from the oven and stove. 

 2. Don't leave your kitchen: 

Never leave the kitchen while food is cooking. If you have to leave the kitchen, turn the oven or stove off first or have someone watch the food until you can return. 

 3.  Always check your dryer: 

Clean your lint trap every time you put in a new load of laundry. Be sure to check behind the dryer to make sure lint and other items are not stuck. Have your dryer inspected yearly to ensure it is running properly. 

 4.  Properly store flammable products: 

Store hazardous and combustible products away from heat sources. 

 5. Be careful with your fireplace: 

Make sure you have a door between the flames in your fireplace and your flooring. When you throw ashes away, give them more than enough time to cool down. 

If you have fire or smoke damage please call SERVPRO of South Greenville County      (864) 855 - 3993 or visit www.SERVPROsouthgreenvillecounty.com/fire-smoke-damage-restoration