Lakeshore Advance, 2013-05-01, Page 1514 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesda , Ma 1, 2013
Start cottage safety on Day 1 this year
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(NC)— After the winter we just had, cottage season can't
come fast enough. But whether escaping to cottages, cabins or
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trailers, Canadians are being urged by fire safety officials to start
the season by taking stock of smoke and carbon monoxide
alarms and other safety equipment.
"'lo enjoy true peace of mind in your piece of heaven, you
need to know that your family and guests are safe," says Carol
1 Ielier, a home safety expert at Kidde Canada, the country's lead-
ing manufacturer of smoke and CO alarms. "Safety needs to start
on I)ay 1 so you can enjoy an incident -free vacation."
Follow these summer safety steps:
• Opening day, check the age of your smoke and (X) alarms.
Immediately replace any that are over 10 years old and replace
CO alarms over seven years old, no matter whether they are plug
in, hardwired or battery powered.
• Next, make sure there is at least one working smoke alarm
on every storey and outside sleeping areas. In Ontario, this is the
law.
• If you have a fireplace, woodstove, garage or carport or
attached boathouse, or any other gas, oil or propane -fueled
devices, install at least one CSA -approved carbon monoxide
alarm outside sleeping areas.
• Once alarms are in the right places, check their batteriesi
'I'he cold can deplete batteries over the winter, so make sure
every alarm has fresh power.
• 'Run your attention outside, Make sure all vents, ductwork,
and exhaust fans are free of debris. And, depending upon your
watercraft size and local regulations, you may need a fire extin-
guisher and CO alarm onboard. Know what's required.
• lastly, it is extremely important - especially for renters - to
know a cottage's exact address and fire emergency numbers.
Some cell phone calls to 911 from rural areas can't be pin-
pointed. So make sure you can give full address information to
emergency operators.
More summer fire and carbon monoxide safety tips can be
found online at www.safeathome.ca.
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Take control of spring allergies
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• Declutter to reduce dust collectors. Remove piles and
stacks, toss out or recycle any unwanted items, and then
place remaining objects in closed plastic containers to avoid
attracting dust.
• Vacuum, steam, and flip the mattress, this should be done
annually in order to help maintain shape and avoid uneven
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Use the fabric brush attachment and hold device over the
mattress to eliminate allergens. The power of steam also
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• Wipe down your hone from top to bottom, but skip the
hazardous chemical cleaning solutions and use a damp
microfiber cloth to attract dust on tables, walls, fraises,
shelves, dressers, ceiling fans, and more.
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