In this quick and informative article, we take a look at 10 Valentine’s Day safety tips!
We all know that Valentine’s Day is about love and spending some quality time with that special person you care about. However, there are some lesser-known potential safety and property risks that could occur on February 14.
Here are 10 safety tips to consider to help make sure that your Valentine’s Day is a safe and secure one.
Turn off the oven and extinguish any candles and fires.
If you decide to stay in and have a romantic night at home, be aware. When you leave the room or go to bed, don’t leave anything on or burning – oven, lit candles, or even the fireplace.
Don’t broadcast your plans on social media.
If you have a dinner reservation, movie plans, or anything else that could be used to identify your home as vacant, don’t post it on your social media channels. This could make your home a target for burglars.
Hold off on posting pictures.
Speaking of social media, you might post photos of yourself and your date, what dessert you’re eating or which fancy restaurant you chose for the evening. Just like announcing your plans on Facebook, these posts will show that you’re not currently at home, making it a target for thieves.
Lock all of your doors and windows.
This may be stating the obvious, but make sure that you lock all of your doors and windows when you go out. Your home could be a potential target even if you’re not posting on social media.
Keep flammable objects and materials away from fires.
Having a cosy cuddle near the fire is one of the perfect ways to end a romantic evening. What’s not so romantic is having a blanket or clothing ignite while sharing an intimate moment. Make sure you keep any flammable materials away from your candles and fireplace. You can heat things up – just not to those levels.
Keep the home lit.
Burglars are less likely to approach your home if your lights are on. Before you go out for the night or the weekend, turn a couple of lights on or set a timer to turn your lights on – it could prevent a break-in
Embrace the neighbourhood.
If you decide to out go for a romantic weekend or overnight getaway, ask a neighbour or friend to collect your mail or have the postal service hold your mail temporarily. You can also ask someone to water the plants or do anything else to make it appear that you’re still there. Just as turning on your lights could deter somebody from breaking into your empty home, these actions can too.
Keep valuables in front.
Okay, you had to bring a purse to complete your outfit. That’s fine, just remember to always keep it in front of you at all times. Always zip it fully closed if you can. Guys, the same holds true for you. Put your wallet in your front pocket. It’s easier for someone to grab it without you noticing if it’s in your back pocket.
Walk in well-lit, trafficked areas.
To help digest that large piece of cheesecake you ate, you two might decide to go on a romantic walk later on – we see it in movies all the time. However, it also leaves you vulnerable to a waiting burglar. In this case, maybe take a stroll in a well-lit area where others are around to help!
Keep your furry friends in your heart.
You know how much it hurts to jab your finger with a thorn from a rose or other thorny stemmed flowers. Imagine if you bit down on one of those thorns or accidentally stepped on one. Pets don’t realise that thorns will hurt them. However, they may not be able to resist taking a bite out of your bouquet or knocking it on the floor and stepping on it. Puncture wounds in the mouth or feet hurt and can become infected – neither of which are nice experiences for anyone involved.
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