We all like to think of our home as a place where we can feel safe and protected – not just from the elements, but from the world at large. You can be yourself, spend time with your family and friends, and live your life in private.
But, as great as our homes are and what they offer us, if you’re not careful and diligent, your home can also prove to be dangerous. The average home is filled with fire hazards, for example. If you don’t find them and deal with them correctly, the wellbeing of yourself and the people around you will be compromised.
It’s always best to contact a fire damage restoration company to help you recover after a fire. To help reduce the risks of a fire in your home, here are a few things to consider:
- Christmas Decorations – Christmas decorations are fun and bring a lot of joy during the holiday season, but if you’re not cautious about where you put them and how you use them, you could run into problems. For example, Christmas trees, especially real ones, can be quite flammable. You shouldn’t use too much lighting or other flammable items when you decorate it. Always turn everything off before you go to bed. Never use real candles when you decorate the tree. It might look nice, but it’s dangerous.
- The Kitchen – Your kitchen can be one of the most hazardous rooms in your house. You should never leave the stove unsupervised when you’re cooking. Always keep flammable items like paper towels and loose clothing away from hot surfaces.
- Candles – If you have to light candles, do so only in safe areas. Extinguish candles before you go to bed. If you’re engaged in carpet cleaning or anything else in your home and you know you have candles in the area, check to make sure they’re not lit if you know you’re leaving soon.
If you experience a fire despite all your precautions, a professional fire damage restoration company can help you cleanup and recover safely and at a faster pace. Contact ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning and Restoration of Exton, PA, for professional fire damage restoration help. We can be reached on our website or at (610) 524-8003.