CBS Philly 3 Reporter, Susan Barnett, has exposed a horrible danger lurking in your laundry room or bedroom closet: pop-up laundry hampers. Ever popular, these seemingly innocent wire- framed laundry hampers or spring-tension hampers have been responsible for serious injuries. Several children have been blinded by pop-up laundry hampers. The danger lies in the wire … Read more
US Government statistics show that 2,900 clothes dryer fires occur in the United States every year. Annually, these dryer fires are responsible for deaths, injuries and $35 million in property loss. To keep your family safe from laundry room fires, attention must be made to the proper installation, usage and maintenance of the clothes dryer … Read more
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), a division of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Association has just released a report titled Clothes Dryer Fires in Residential Buildings (2008-2010). The findings showcase data collected by the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). Contained data highlights the truth behind the fiery headline news of many home fires: the … Read more
WFMY News2 reporter, Liz Crawford, in Greensboro, North Carolina conducted an interview with Fire Captain Mike Simmons of the Greensboro Fire Department about dryer fires. Captain Simmons presented viewers with a powerful safe laundry tip concerning usage of dryer sheets. In his words: “They release by heat and it becomes like a glue to the … Read more
Lint dryer fires and other causes of dryer fires caused an estimated 7,000 household fires in the years between 2006 -2008, per recent CPSC data. Now, the CPSC is participating in the creation of voluntary standards within the appliance industry to reduce the occurrence of household clothes dryer fires. But prior to manufacturers building safer … Read more
Stopping Water Damage in the Laundry Room Did you know that washing machines are the most frequent cause of home disasters? Insurance adjusters have identified burst washing machine hoses as the single most preventable source of damage to your home. Just one burst washer hose can fill a home with hundreds of gallons of water … Read more
The Refrigerator Repair Company has announced the results of a new study designed to help your you lower your families energy costs by making simple changes to your laundry routine. The main key to decreasing energy usage in the laundry room is make certain that both your washing machine and dryer are operating efficiently. Machines … Read more
The American Association of Poison Control Centers and the experts at all 57 of America’s poison control centers have joined in one collective voice to sound the alarm about the dangers of “single dose packs” of liquid laundry detergent. These small and highly concentrated packets of liquid laundry detergent are often ingested by children who … Read more
Okay, so I have a crush on a small appliance. My funny valentine is the Oliso TG1050 1600 Watts Smart Iron. This iron puts the romance (well, we can pretend) back into ironing. Award Winning, Brawn and Brains Seriously, the entire line of Oliso Irons are truly stellar appliances noted for their smart … Read more
Earlier today, we posted a story about a 13 year old Canadian youngster who became entrapped in a washing machine. Now the news wires are reporting a similar story of a seven year old Swedish boy who also became stuck in the family washing machine. According to The Local, the young boy was caught in … Read more