Safety with Flammable Liquids at Home

If you are an average homeowner with regular household items like hair sprays, rubbing alcohol, paint thinner, linseed oil under your roof, then you must also be aware of the risks these have to offer. While they may not seem like a serious threat in most cases, they sure can increase your risk during a fire accident. Here are a few handy tips to keep in mind while housing these liquids.

1. Hand sanitizers

 A true fact but hand sanitizers are flammable because of the high alcohol content in them. Whether gel or liquid, all alcohol-based hand sanitizers pose a great risk in case your house gets caught in a fire. A safety measure to follow here would be to keep sanitizers away from heat or direct sunlight. Avoid keeping them near stoves, heaters or in areas directly exposed to sunlight or areas that tend to get warm.

2. Gasoline, paint thinner and turpentine

Paint thinners are a common household liquid used to lighten oil-based paints or clean up after their use. Being widely used, they are also the reason for top residential fire accidents. In most homes, these liquids are carelessly stored in garages and often with negligence, a spillover is capable of causing sparks. To avoid accidents, these flammable solvents should be stored in tightly sealed containers away from sources of heat.

3. Nail polish remover

Because of the acetone content in this liquid, this is considered one of the most common flammable household liquids. The vapours it produces are also flammable as they are able to travel through the air, igniting any nearby flames. If you are using a candle, make sure to blow it out and keep it at a safe distance before you apply or remove any nail polish.

4. Linseed oil

Linseed oil a common household liquid used for staining and finishing work and dried upon exposure to heat. It generates heat as it dries, which can cause the spontaneous combustion of materials. Rags, waste, and other oily materials having residues of linseed oil can cause spontaneous combustion fires if not handled properly. This liquid is to be handled with great caution and stored in an appropriate place away from sunlight.

5. Aerosol cans/sprays

Over half of the household products stored in residential homes are contained in aerosol cans. Aerosol sprays are no surprise in catching fires when sprayed in close proximity of a flame or a fireplace. As much as possible store these cans away from heat-related appliances and warm areas and do not spray them near candle flames and kitchen stoves.

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Safeguard your homes with these simple tips. In case of fire accidents, fret not! Our team of fire damage restoration experts at Bio Cleanse Services is always there to help. Call – 0427 411 789 in case of an emergency. You may also email us at – info@primerestorations.com.au

How to prevent a fire - 5 Simple & Easy Ways

If you are afraid that a fire could damage your home. Here are some quick and easy steps to avoid a fire.
Install a smoke alarm - A fire could occur at any hour of the day. You might be away or be sleeping while it could happen. It is important to take precaution, installing a smoke alarm could save your life.

Install it in every room in your house.

Fire extinguishers - A fire could occur anywhere. Make use of having one fire extinguisher in each room of your apartment/ house. A fire extinguisher where combustible items are stored is a must.

Avoid smoking - Never smoke if you’re drowsy or sleep. Make sure to put out the cigarette before you decide to throw them away. Oxygen is flammable and explosive gas, never smoke it in a home where someone uses oxygen.

Avoid using candles - During the holiday season, candles are popularly used in homes. They smell and look good and increase the essence of the room. Unfortunately, candles are known to have caused many house fires. If a candle is placed near a flammable material it could be very dangerous. A kid or a pet could knock over a candle and cause a fire. The best solution to avoid a candle fire is to make sure to use a nonflammable handle stand and to place it in an area with non-flammable materials around it.

Educate the little ones - Curious children are fascinated by fire flames. They like to observe fires and see what the fire could possibly do. Hence, they should be made aware of the dangers of fire. If you find them playing around with match sticks or lighters make sure to take serious action. It’s best to avoid keeping flammable items near children.

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Tips for fire prevention at your workplace

Preventing a fire is a responsibility of every person. A fire of a large magnitude could destroy everything that you possess. Employees at a workplace should know some general tips on how to prevent a fire.

This is a list of few things you can do to prevent one from happening.

An employee should never smoke in storerooms/chemical storage or where machinery is kept.

Learning how to use a fire extinguisher is a safety precaution method that all should know.

Make sure that the emergency exit or sprinklers are not blocked with obstacles.

Make sure you know the fire emergency number or have any other emergency contact number at reach.

Keep a regular check on your machinery as they may overheat.

Participate in fire drills as they are organized to save lives. In case of a fire occurrence, you will know what to do instead of just panicking.

In case  of a faulty wiring, report immediately, as many of the fires start from electrical hazards.

All oily material waste must be disposed of properly.

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Common causes for fire damage

There are quite a number of causes for fires, and the effect of fire damage is endless too. When it comes to safety concerns, we should think about unseen possibilities that could happen. Let’s take a look at the chief causes of fire damage at homes and workplaces:

At home: 

• Cooking equipment - When it comes to cooking equipment in the house; unattended stoves, unchecked electric cords, overheated pan or pots are to be seen to. 

• Heating equipment - Some of the reasons heating equipment can cause a fire are being careless with portable heating appliances, no mesh guard in front of a fireplace, uncleaned chimney and flue, etc. Children and wet clothes should be kept away from heaters or fires. 

• Smoking - Smoking in bed can be fatal - tiny embers can smoulder unnoticed and burst into flames later. 

At workplace: 

• Flammable Material - This can be a dangerous hazard to your employee and your business. Inappropriate storage, incorrect disposal or improper processes handling these materials or substances can lead to fire damage. 

• Human error - Spillages of flammable liquid, burning off or combustible liquid can be due to human error or accidental, which can be a cause for fire damage.

• Faulty electrics - This is one of the biggest reasons for fire breakouts. Unqualified electricians could install inferior materials, unsafe switches, incorrect fuses, double adaptors and power boards which lead to power point overloads.

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Fire Damage Restoration- Why is it necessary?

Fire accidents can occur at any place, be it at your home or office. Fire damage can leave everything in ruins - ceiling, flooring, wall and furniture. There is no doubt this is a monetary loss. Did you know this also poses a risk to your health?

Fire emits loads of toxic gases- irritants and narcotic gases. Irritants are said to cause pain to your eyes and your respiratory tract, while the narcotic gases are found to cause skin rashes. A person who stays exposed to smoke for longer duration may also show confused or euphoric behaviour. These gases could pose a serious threat to a person’s health. The pungent odour of the smoke often remains in the air for a significant amount of time, thereby causing more damage to people and surroundings.

Exposure to fire may sometimes weaken your house/office structure. It could in-turn lead to the collapse of your house/office and cause harm to you, your family members and your office staff. 

Cleaning the mess caused by the fire all by yourself might probably place you in a dangerous situation. It is mandatory for you to understand the necessity of hiring professional cleaners for fire damage restoration.

Contact us, Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd for restoration of your homes/offices. We will do the complete restoration for you. Visit our website http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/fire-damage-restoration/ for additional details.