A house fire is a terrifying disaster. Immediately, the concern is for the people and pets who live in the house and making sure everyone gets out safely. Once that is handled and all are safe, thoughts will turn to the tremendous loss that is experienced – both financially and emotionally from the things that are gone and never to be seen again.

Given the horrible nature of this kind of event, it’s important to take whatever steps are possible to prevent a house fire from occurring in the first place. We’ll look at some helpful advice below to keep you and your family safe. If you have already been through a fire and need fire restoration in Greensboro, get in touch with AdvantaClean today to learn more.

First, a Safety Tip

Technically, smoke alarms aren’t about fire prevention, but rather, fire safety. After all, once a smoke alarm goes off, the fire has already started – or, at least, there is a source of smoke in the home. With that said, it’s absolutely essential that you have smoke alarms in your home and that they are all in working condition. Start with this point first and then go from there.

Keep Things Clean

A dirty, cluttered home may present more opportunities for a fire to start than one that is neat and tidy. Specifically, you’ll want to pay attention to areas of the home where a fire is likely to start – such as the kitchen and the laundry room. If you allow things to build up in and around the dryer in your laundry room, such as a clogged lint trap, the chances of a fire go up. Keep all of your equipment in working condition and free from clutter to make sure you don’t cause a fire accidentally.

Never Leave Flames Unattended

Lighting a candle or two can be a great way to enjoy a cold winter evening, and there is no reason that those candles have to be dangerous – but they can be. Candles are one of the top five causes of home fires.  Don’t ever leave a burning candle unattended, even if you think you’ll be right back. The same can be said for a fireplace. If there is a flame burning in or around your home, an adult needs to be present to monitor it.

Be Safe When Cooking

Obviously, cooking is the activity that is most likely to cause a fire. When you have the stove on, never leave anything flammable near the heat source to potentially ignite and spread a fire. Be particularly careful with grease and oil as these kinds of fires can spread quickly and may be difficult to put out.

AdvantaClean has been trusted to deal with some of the worst fire damage Greensboro has experienced, and we are more than qualified to take on your project. As restoration contractors, we are sympathetic to the situation that you are facing and will do our best to come to the rescue and get your life back to normal as soon as possible.

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