Hanukkah Candle Safety Tips from SERVPRO of Beachwood and Cleveland Northeast

11/15/2017 (Permalink)

Happy Hanukkah! SERVPRO of Beachwood and Cleveland Northeast wishes all our customers a wonderful holiday season. Home fires are bound to happen throughout the dry winter, but let's hear it from a Hanukkah expert, PJ Feinstein:

• “Never leave a lit menorah unattended.
• Place menorahs on tall, sturdy surfaces like kitchen counters and dining room tables, out of reach from pets and small children.
• Never light a menorah near curtains, plants, tablecloths or decorations.
• Sit the menorah atop a nonflammable surface (we always used aluminum foil) to catch wax drippings or a falling candle.
• Secure candles in their holders by slightly melting the wax at the bottom of each candle before placing in the menorah.
• Only use electric menorahs on windowsills.
• When plugging in an electric menorah, keep infants and toddlers away from the socket (and be sure to check for frayed wires before using).
• Keep matches and stick lighters away from young children.
• Test the smoke detectors in your house and have a fire extinguisher nearby in case the unthinkable happens.”

If you practice unsafe Hanukkah rituals and cause a home fire, be sure to call SERVPRO of Beachwood and Cleveland Northeast at 216.464.4498 today! We extend our services throughout the upper Ohio region including, but not limited to: Mayfield Heights, Lyndhurst, and Euclid.