Holiday Lighting Safety Tips

Tis’ the Season in Toledo, OH! Holiday lights are a great way to decorate your home for the holidays. If you are planning on hanging lights on your home, in your yard, or on trees this holiday season, please follow these safety tips:

Use lights that have been tested and approved by a reputable testing lab to ensure they meet safety standards.Discard any lights that have any damage such as frayed wires or broken bulbs.

Keep extention cords away from high traffic areas to avoid tripping hazards.

Make sure if you use a ladder to hand your lights that the ladder is on even ground with all four legs firmly in place and do not stand on the top shelf.

Remember to turn off your lights during the day or when you are away from home.

Do not put nails or tacks through the wiring when hanging your lights.

Do not overload your outlets when plugging in lights.

For added electric-shock protection, plug outdoor electric lights and decorations into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). Portable outdoor GFCIs can be purchased where electrical supplies are sold. GFCIs can be installed permanently to household circuits by a qualified electrician.

Happy Holidays from RestorePro and keep in mind that if a disaster does happen this holiday season RestorePro, Inc. offers a variety of services in both disaster restoration and carpet cleaning. We have professional certified staff to make sure your unexpected damages are brought back to their original standing and exceeds your expectations.