7. OUTLET COVERS:
Keep cords off the floor by affixing them to the underside of your desk or table or along high shelves or doorways using adhesive-backed cord clips. Taking this preventative measure has the added benefit of keeping your floors clutter-free and your cords organized. Most importantly, it can prevent a young child or pet from accidentally pulling on cords attached to heavy appliances like computers and monitors.
To prevent shocks, burns, and other electrical hazards, it is imperative that you invest in some sort of outlet covers. Clear outlet covers provide an easy and cost-effective solution. You simply insert the covers into the openings and remove and replace them when the outlet needs to be used. Self-closing outlet covers are another popular solution since they work automatically, so you never have to worry that you have forgotten to replace an outlet cover. With the self-closing option, the moment the electrical plug is taken out of the socket, a cover slides into place, preventing access to the outlet. Children and pets are often fascinated by cords and cables. Playing with blind cords can lead to the cord becoming wrapped around the child's or pet’s neck, injuring or even strangling them. Young children and pets also love to chew, and a blind cord left within their reach can pose a choking hazard. Retractable cord wraps and roll-ups are easy to install and automatically remove cords from floor level and keep them neatly stashed up and away, preventing mishaps. Better yet, opt for cordless window coverings to avoid any chance of a tragic accident. We live in a ‘plugged in’ society, and our culture’s love of electronics means charging and other electrical cords are prolific in every home. Arrange your charging cords in an organizer and keep it neatly placed on a high shelf or inside a locked upper cabinet. You can keep teething babies and pets who love to chew from accessing dangerous electrical cords, cables and wires by purchasing spiral wrap, an inexpensive covering that prevents small teeth from biting into electrical cords. 8. SAFEGUARDS FOR CORDS AND CABLES:
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