Cleaning Up Water Damage

By Hedrick Lepsch

The National Fire Protection Association releases periodic articles concerning public safety information in regards to home fires. Their articles recently cited 5 important household items that cause fire damage in Atlanta and other cities around the country.

Some of them were more obvious, like candles and stoves, but others were a bit more surprising. Here are the 5 most surprising possessions you have that are actually fire hazards.

The recipe is kept because of the possibility of using it though. Everything a pack rat keeps is a keepsake because they see themselves using it one day. They have no problem throwing away a broken blender, or a ripped sweater, or even a ruined recipe. They are not completely without reason; it can just be hard to let things go.

There are of course experts in water damage restoration that can be called in to help if your house or residence becomes flooded but the first steps towards water damage restoration begins with you the homeowner or property owner.



You can also fight dryer fire damage in Atlanta by cleaning the back of the dryer (where more lint can be trapped), the interior, venting systems, and replacing plastic or vinyl exhaust hoses with metal alternatives. Taking special care of your dryer will help you protect your home from unexpected fire damage.
It's keeping stuff for the sake of having it. The habit is disgusting, and it is dangerous. A hoarder's home is a fire hazard. Papers, plates, wooden spoons and other flammable objects are stacked so thoroughly in the kitchen that they infringe on the normal cooking space on the stove.

Finally, how is the electrical system of your home doing? When you purchase a home, you just expect this to work, with no chance of problems.
Some expert set it up; it got inspected, and was sold by a professional. The plan is fool proof right? Like the washer incident though, not every system is perfect. In fact, many deteriorate as time goes on.

From a fire perspective, hoarder's present a huge danger to them and their property. From a physical well-being standpoint, a hoarder's house is full of unseen dangers.
By being prepared and knowing how you should proceed in the first few moments following a flood, individuals and their families can be ready to help mitigate the overall damages incurred in the event of a flood.

Maintaining the system that runs it should be a number one priority. Explore ways to check in on your system immediately to prevent fire damage from hurting your home.

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