If you take a moment to look around your home, you’ll notice how many electrical outlets and cords are scattered around every room. If you have little ones around your home, childproofing is a must to protect them from electrical hazards. Electrical service companies recommend taking some steps to ensure your home is a safe environment for everyone who lives there.

Electrical Outlets & Power Strips

You don’t want to call an electrical service company because your children have stuck something into your outlet and caused irreparable damage to the equipment. The simplest way to prevent this is by purchasing outlet caps. These are small, plastic pieces that fit into the sockets you’re not using. If you don’t want to have to remove your childproofing device each time you plug something in, an alternative is sliding plate covers.

This option is a spring-loaded plate that automatically snaps back into place when you pull out your plugs. To childproof power strips, you can either use individual outlet caps, or you can encase the entire item in a childproofing device. A strip cover will surround the whole area, leaving little access to the outlet slots. 

Electrical Cords

Your children might think electrical cords are fun to throw around and pull. If you can, try not to use extension cords in a home that needs to be childproofed. If you must have them, you can purchase a floor cord cover.

These hold the cords inside and stretch across the floor like a small speed bump with gradually sloped edges. For a quick and cheap fix that will keep your cords fixed to the ground, use gaffer’s tape, which is used in theater and film production to hold cords down.

Childproofing your home will help you avoid accidents that have the potential for serious repercussions. ABC Services, located in Cincinnati, OH, can provide you with electrical services in case appliances, like outlets and light switches, are damaged. Visit their website to view a full list of their offerings, including dryer vent cleaning and plumbing services, and call (513) 801-4454 to schedule an appointment. For home maintenance tips and tricks, follow them on Facebook.