When Spring Cleaning your Lexington Home Don’t Forget These Things To Help Prevent Home Fire Damage.

4/30/2021 (Permalink)

Inspect all electrical cords for damage to prevent house fires.

After a long cold winter, many people are excited about the change of season. They are ready to get outside and start their spring cleaning projects. When making your list of things to do, there are a couple of things you need to make sure that are on your list to prevent property damage.

• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors need to be tested monthly. If your detectors are battery-operated, Spring is a perfect time to replace those batteries. You can remember to do this when you “spring forward” for daylight savings time.
• Kitchen and Bath: When deep cleaning those areas, remove excess clutter from around electrical outlets, inspect electrical cords for wear and fraying.
• Grilling: According to the National Fire Protection Association, charcoal or other solid fuel grills cause average 1400 fires a year? Before firing up that grill, clean out excess grease. Make sure it’s a safe distance from your home, and if you are using a gas grill and smell gas, shut it off immediately and do not use it until it is repaired.
• Clothes Dryer: While completing your spring cleaning, take time to clean the lint that has collected around the drum of your dryer. Clean or hire someone to clean your dryer vent and move combustible items away from the dryer.

If you do experience a fire in your home, call the experts of SERVPRO of Lexington/Thomasville. Our IICRC certified team of professionals are experts in restoring your home to preloss conditions. To learn more, give us a call at (336) 224-2565.