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Did you know that your home can be a real death trap for you and your family? It is a widely known fact that every year, more people get into accidents in their own homes than in traffic. However, you should not worry too much, because even though there are many safety issues that should concern you, there is a solution for every single one of them. By following this list, you will find what are the things you should watch out for around your home, so that your family can absolutely be safe.

Here is what you should pay attention to:

Electricity

Did you know that bad wiring is one of the most common causes of fire? In order to avoid electricity caused by fires and electric shocks, you should check and repair any lose or broken wires on all of your electrical appliances. If you have small children, this is of special importance, as they will do anything to satisfy their curiosity, and playing with electrical appliances is one of those things. People often make a mistake of overloading one socket by plugging in too many cheep extension cords. This is a very bad idea because overloading can be dangerous and can even lead to overloading the wiring of the whole household.

Plumbing

Bad plumbing is like cancer for your home. It should be treated and maintained with care, just as the rest of your house. Not only because of its importance in the structure of your house, but also because of its importance for the well being of your family. Besides the fact that fixing the consequences of bad plumbing can cost you a lot of money, it can also cause some real damage to your house. Among other risks, it can cause molding and cracking of your walls, rust, etc.

Chemicals

Cleaning supplies and other sanitizing liquids are one of the most common poisoning causes. For your safety and the safety of your family, keep your cleaning supplies out of reach. You should also pay attention to the safety of its container, make sure it is sealed and not damaged in any way. Chemicals used for cleaning usually contain sodium hydroxide or Hydrochloric Acid, which is one of the leading causes for allergies and poisoning.

Medication

Take special care of your medication if your house is filled with children. Everything that is small, round and colorful, your children might mistake for candy. Some medicine can have threatening and even terminal side effects when taken incautiously. Therefore, it is very important to keep your medication out of reach.

Heating

During the heating season, you should be aware of a few issues that might come up. First and most obvious, improper heating installations can be a cause of serious fires. Because of that, it is very important to check your heating system for any flaws before every heating season. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas that has no color and no smell, it is very difficult to detect it and it is very easily released into the air from the heating system. In order to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, you should install a carbon monoxide detector. However, be cautious, this is not a replacement for a fire alarm or a smoke detector.

Mold

Mold can be a very dangerous and tricky problem to solve, especially if it appears at places invisible to the naked eye. A number of household problems can be a cause of mold appearing on your walls or ceilings. One of them is bad plumbing. Old piping can break and cause a leak which can leave an ugly marking on the wall, that can later develop into mold. Likewise, mold can be caused by any source of humidity, such as bad air conditioning or heating systems. If neglected for a longer period of time, mold can be a cause of some severe allergies and respiratory diseases. In order to avoid this, you should watch for moisture in your home and check regularly for any leak in your plumbing system.

Fire prevention

A number of things can cause a fire. Your job is to try and prevent it as best as you possibly can. A number of appliances can help you here. First and foremost, install the fire alarm system. Make sure you install a smoke detector on every level of your home at least 15 feet away from the heat source. Now that you've installed them, you should test them properly and do not forget to change the batteries annually and give them spring cleaning every now and then. Smoke detectors have proven to be very effective. In fact, 50% of the total amount of fires have been discovered and put under control thanks to smoke detectors.  Fire sprinklers are another option, but beware, because they are not able to detect small fires. Our strong recommendation is the smoke detector.

Your family is your greatest treasure and it is your job and your privilege to make them feel safe, especially at home. Follow the given instructions and you will not have to worry about anything. You can relax and enjoy your family time in the safest environment that is – home.