Fire Prevention Tips: Household Items That Can Ignite A Fire

As part of fire prevention tips, here are the household items that can ignite a fire

FIRE PREVENTION TIPS – Here is the list of household items that can ignite a fire if put together and every individual should take note of this to avoid damage to life and property.

Dirty stove

Avoid cooking with a dirty stove that is full of grease and other flammable grime. Fire can easily start in the kitchen. Before cooking, make sure that the stove is clean before turning it on.

Sawdust

According to an article from Reader’s Digest, sawdust should be removed near the house immediately. It is because it can easily start a fire where there is a lot of electrical wiring.

9-volt battery

A 9-volt battery, when put in a junk drawer with steel wool, can ignite a fire. It can also happen when the battery will be put together with other metals such as coins. This goes as well to lithium-ion batteries which can ignite a fire when punctured.

Dust bunnies

When cleaning your house, be sure to completely remove dust bunnies because when they are near a spark, fire can easily spread.

Exposed light bulbs

Lightbulbs without enclosure could be a source of a fire. Under normal circumstances, 60-watt lightbulbs can’t be hotter as 175 degrees Fahrenheit. However, there are instances reach close to between 290-500 degrees. This temperature can burn a tennis ball, according to table tennis equipment manufacturer Nittaku.

Flour

Flour can easily ignite a fire along with other powdered foods such as non-dairy creamer, spices, and dried milk because they can burn in just a short period of time.

Beauty products

Most of the beauty products contain flammable chemicals such as hair mousse, hair spray, and antiperspirants. Be careful in using these products because they can ignite fire easily, especially when they are placed in aerosol containers.

Nail polish remover