Clean Around the House to Avoid Fires

7/5/2022 (Permalink)

If your home is damaged in a house fire, SERVPRO of Putnam County is here to help. Contact us for any fire restoration need.

More than 20,000 house fires have happened in the United States since the beginning of 2022.  

Knowing what creates fires in your home and what you can do to protect your Putnam County property could save you from devastation. Decluttering your home is one essential step you can take to protect your property against flames:

Clear the Clutter

A cluttered home can quickly spiral out of control. Clothes, towels, and blankets may end up on your floor. When these items are near heating appliances such as a space heater or a water heater, they act as fuel for a flame and catch fire when in contact with the heat source.

Items scattered about the house may also obstruct doorways, hallways, and staircases. In the event of a house fire, a cluttered home would be dangerous since it would be difficult for you to make a timely exit.

Create a Defensible Space in Your Yard

Because California experiences multiple wildfires each year, defensible space is required to slow the spread of these fires, trees and plants are grown in strategic places to act as a fire barrier, slowing the spread of fires and making it easier for firefighters to approach homes in the event of an emergency.

Living in Putnam County puts you at moderate risk of wildfires, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have safeguards in your yard to control the spread of any outside fires. In the case of a fire, a well-kept yard could save your home. Remove any dead plants and dried leaves, and trim any overgrown branches. Because dried grass can quickly catch and spread fire, frequent mowing and watering your lawn will help.

Keep It Clean & Keep It Safe

Cleaning up fights fires in more ways than one. Dust bunnies are an unexpected cause of house fires. One way to prevent flames is to thoroughly dust your home, ensuring no dust covers outlets or space heaters.

Dusting and vacuuming your home regularly will not only leave it spotless but it may also prevent dust from gathering in certain spots and lighting a fire. It’s also a good idea to have your chimney and fireplace cleaned out and inspected yearly since they can be fire hazards on their own.

There are numerous methods for protecting your home against fires. Cleaning your home is one preventive measure you should regularly take to ensure your safety.

SERVPRO of Putnam County is there for you when you need fire remediation services. If you have experienced fire damage or want to learn more about our fire damage restoration services, contact us today. We’re here to act fast, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (845) 228-1090.