How Closing Your Bedroom Door Can Save Your Life?

By making the simple choice to close your bedroom door before going to bed at night , or even a quick nap in the afternoon can be a life saver when it comes to fire safety.

A fire can ignite from some of the most common items we have in our homes. It can be from a malfunctioning appliance, an electrical short circuit, or accidentally forgetting about your new yankie candle. The chance of a house fire is always high, practicing simple fire preventive measures, like keeping doors shut can majorly increase your chances of surviving the horrible event of a house fire.

Reducing Oxygen Supply

Fire like us humans need oxygen. The more oxygen a fire gets the faster it spreads. Shutting the door decreases the amount of oxygen a fire can consume and it significantly slows down the growth. This will cause a less intense fire that prevents the amount of property less an helps prevent death due to housefires.

Safe Zone

Sometimes escaping can be a immediate option. A closed door can create a temporary safe space that can keep the intense heat and smoke fumes away from you. This “safe zone” can have slightly cleaner air and will be cooler, giving firefighters time to rescue you. In the event of a housefire any additional time will help.

Enhancing Smoke Alarms

A smoke alarm sounds off when it detects smoke (obviously…..Smoke alarm it’s in the name). Closed door make these alarms go off faster, with the door shut the smoke is contained to one area resulting in the alarm going off sooner and could prevent major damage.

Tips to Prevent House Fires

• Install Smoke Alarms
• Keep flammable items away from a heat source
• Have a fire escape plan.
• Always have a working fire extinguisher

By sleeping with a closed door your adding a layer of protection, just like in a tornado that extra wall around you can be the difference between life and death.

IF YOUR HOME EVER SUFFERS DAMAGE DUE TO A FIRE GIVE YOUR LOCAL PUROCLEAN A CALL (601)909-8885