Spring Cleaning Tips Livingston Fire Department

Cleaning your home can be surprisingly dangerous, city officials say. Find out why here.

As climate change and many residents are preparing for a round Livingston spring cleaning may not aware of the "invisible dangers and injuries in the home" that occur every year, city officials have warned.

According to the Security Council in the home, more than 10 million unwanted injuries in the home result in visits to the emergency room in the US each year. Two of the leading causes of injury in the home are falls and poisoning, which causes each year more than half of the original 20,000 deaths.

In a statement, proposed Fire Chief Christopher Mullin Livingston to observe several safety tips that you should keep the cobwebs of this spring clean.

POISON

"We recommend that residents use against non-toxic cleaning products," suggested Mullin.

"For example, the toothpaste is good for polishing silver and lemon juice is a natural bleach water. Baking soda works well for cleaning tiles and good, and when mixed with vinegar, which is ideal for cleaning drains passes."

Mullin should always read the labels of cleaning products and the safety in the use of strong detergents. Residents are reminded gloves, masks or safety goggles as directed, especially when working with harsh chemicals. In addition, residents should "not out of the reach of children Keep" looking to the "Caution", "Warning", "Danger", "Poison" or.

Mullin also recommends storing containers safely by hanging in the purification is completed, draw and so dangerous and flammable chemicals that are outdated.

FALLS

After Mullin may fall by preventing free from clothes, toys and clutter stairs, steps, landings and ground surfaces. Residents should rugs with non-skid pads are secured, and telephone and electrical cables are well protected, and if to climb it, have a scale, not a chair, table or box.

When using a ladder, use non-slip footwear when climbing, and ensure that the ladder on level ground, struck Mullin. Open wide and fully involved all the locks and his. At or below the level of the highest security situation on a ladder

Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers

"The most important things that you have in your home have a carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and fire extinguishers," Mullin said. "These systems have been developed to enable the early identification and for the safety of his family. They really save lives."

Mullin recommended, use the UL approval smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors on each level of your home and test these alarms months to ensure they are working and replace batteries at least twice a year.

After Mullin, smoke detectors should be located within 10 feet of all sleeping areas. Additional smoke detectors should be installed in the ceiling in the bottom of each staircase.

Moreover Mullin hits with a fire extinguisher in all areas of cuisine, and possibly others in several other areas of their homes. Check the gauge on a fire every few months to ensure that it is fully charged, Mullin said.

Residents should also develop an escape plan for their homes. Plans should identify two escape routes from every room, and specify a location for all family members gather in front of the house.

Mullin Koch also recommended to clean the lint from the "living stone" in the dryer at spring cleaning.

"Many people periodically clean the filter trap / fluff in the dryer away. But they often forget or do not know about the combustion chamber is at the bottom of the dryer, densely located on the ground" A Mullin said.

Gas Grills

Before using a gas grill for the first time this season, check to make sure that there is no accumulation of block cobwebs and small debris to said gas flow in the controls Mullin.

Sometimes rodents nesting in the area of ​​pipes and controls over the winter. This is likely to cause burning and when the grill is turned on for the first time leakage of propane, he added.

If this happens, do not turn off the gas supply at the controls when it is involved in fire. If the controls are on the fire, turn off the gas if the supply can no risk of injury in the food (if you are using a gas grill in the propane cylinder valve or gas residence) may be performed.

"Call 9-1-1 if that happens and report the incident," Mullin said.

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