{"id":2354,"date":"2023-01-26T12:47:04","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T12:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/water-damage-experts.com\/gogreen\/?p=2354"},"modified":"2023-01-26T12:47:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T12:47:06","slug":"fireplace-safety-for-cozy-winter-nights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/water-damage-experts.com\/gogreen\/fireplace-safety-for-cozy-winter-nights\/","title":{"rendered":"Fireplace Safety for Cozy Winter Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It&#8217;s a cold winter&#8217;s night, and you&#8217;re ready to cozy up in front of the fireplace. A warm fire can be a great way to end the day but proper use of your fireplace is essential to the safety of your home and family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What Are Some Fireplace Safety Tips?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make sure the fireplace is clean before using it. <\/strong>Ashes are extremely flammable and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyhandyman.com\/list\/wood-burning-fireplace-safety-maintenance\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">should be cleaned out<\/a>&nbsp;before you start a new fire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/lifestyle\/clean-and-organize\/fireplace-maintenance-and-safety\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Close the mesh guard or screen<\/a><strong>&nbsp;when using the fireplace. <\/strong>This prevents burning sparks from jumping out and landing onto your floors or furniture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get a fireplace inspection yearly.&nbsp; <\/strong>One of the many hazards that an annual inspection can catch is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gogreenrestoration.com\/services\/chimney-puff-back\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">chimney puff back<\/a>. If a fireplace isn&#8217;t properly maintained, exhaust gases can build up on the inside of your chimney. Eventually, this can lead to an explosive &#8220;puff back&#8221; of gas trying to escape through the chimney. This can cover your room in soot and smoke.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>What If I Have Fire Damage?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If a night by the fire didn&#8217;t go as planned and you find yourself with fire, soot or smoke damage, you&#8217;ll need professional restoration and cleaning services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Air Quality. <\/strong>Soot and smoke can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/pm-pollution\/how-smoke-fires-can-affect-your-health\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">badly irritate your eyes, lungs, and nose<\/a>. A trained crew can remove traces of smoke and soot, making it safe to breathe inside your home again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Odor Removal. <\/strong>Professionals are the best choice for fully&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gogreenrestoration.com\/services\/smoke-odor-removal\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">getting the smoke smell out<\/a>&nbsp;of your home with processes such as deodorization, thermal fogging, ozone, and encapsulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Damage Restoration.&nbsp;<\/strong> Fire, soot and smoke can ruin your furniture, walls and other&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gogreenrestoration.com\/services\/contents-restoration\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">contents<\/a>&nbsp;of your home. A restoration team has access to high-grade, industry-approved materials to remove soot, clear the air, and replace damaged parts of your property.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Green Restoration Can Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Green Restoration, our technicians&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gogreenrestoration.com\/services\/fire-damage-restoration\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">clean and restore fire damage<\/a>, including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gogreenrestoration.com\/services\/smoke-and-soot-damage\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">soot and smoke<\/a>&nbsp;generated from chimney puff back. We can get you back in front of a cracking fire &#8211; safely.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/gogreenrestoration.com\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Contact us<\/a>&nbsp;today for a free quote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s a cold winter&#8217;s night, and you&#8217;re ready to cozy up in front of the fireplace. A warm fire can be a great way to end the day but proper use of your fireplace is essential to the safety of your home and family.&nbsp; What Are Some Fireplace Safety Tips? 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