Due to the insane amount of electronics in this house, we go through batteries a lot. This means we are heavy users of rechargeables and keep an army of batteries rotating through THREE chargers. We should have stock.
Ironically, the one thing we don’t use batteries in is our smoke detector. It is plugged in and our property management come through and test it out on a regular basis. However. this does not mean it is a better system. Lately, the detector has become a tad sensitive and is not happy with my tween and teenagers new found love of looooooooong steamy showers. One whiff of moisture in the air and we were beating the detector to death with towels.
Now it doesn’t work at all. Which is not good and is making my husband very paranoid every time we leave the house. “Did you make sure ALL the burners were off on the stove?” This gets asked every single morning and will do until we replace the detector. Which means a maintenance request and heading out to buy a traditional battery operated model.
For those types of models, spring and the clocks going forward is a perfect time to check and make sure your detector is working.
Duracell and the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) are encouraging Canadians to give one task special preference – Checking smoke alarms and changing their batteries.
Although smoke detectors are an essential in the home, being out of sight up on the celling often means they are neglected. Duracell and the CAFC implore Canadians to add the following tasks to the time and spring cleaning routine:
- Spring Clean Routine: Smoke alarms are very sensitive, so even dust or insects can trigger it to go off. Be sure to clean the alarm with a soft brush or vacuum out the air regularly.
- Sound the Right Alarm: There are two types of smoke alarms, ionization and photoelectric. An ionization smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires, and a photoelectric smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires. Make sure you have the right type of alarm in the proper areas of the house.
- Gut check: Regular test fire alarms to ensure the battery and the alarm sounder are operating. This will also familiarize everyone in the home with the sound that is emitted when the unit detects smoke. Refer to manufacturer’s guide for testing procedure.
- Replace the batteries: It’s important to replace your smoke alarm batteries yearly. Try replacing your batteries every spring when you change your clocks. For additional peace of mind, power your fire alarms with Duracell Quantum. With its revolutionary Hi-Density Core™ and proprietary PowerCheck™ power indicator, Duracell Quantum has been engineered to deliver.
To celebrate Spring and keeping your family safe, we want to share the chance for one lucky reader to win with $40 worth of batteries.
On Sunday share: @CdnFireChiefs & @Duracell are encouraging Canadians to change the batteries in the smoke detector when changing the time
Anne Taylor says
We always do a big spring clean and since we are moving in May, it’ll be a huge purge this time!
caryn s says
I spring clean the house and get more active in the spring.
Anne Taylor says
We do lots of cleaning during the spring!
Suzanne G says
I like to do a major spring cleaning in the house and outside also.
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
totally clean our windows
Lillian Brown says
I like to clean my windows as soon as it is warm enough to open my windows, they get so dirty on the outside
kathy downey says
We do lots of cleaning during the spring inside and outside.
ivy pluchinsky says
we spring clean the house
Courtney says
We clean the house!
ginette4 says
Spring cleaning
Maggie C says
I like to do a deep cleaning of my capets and also taking down the blinds and washing them.
Elena says
I do a spring clean of the house and we clean out the garage.
Florence C says
I clean the house and clear out things I no longer use or need.
Judy Cowan says
We Spring clean top to bottom and get our RV ready to open for the season.
heidi c. says
We do a thorough spring cleaning.
Jonnie says
We do a de-cluttering of the whole house and take down the Christmas lights.
JaimeeM says
House cleaning and clear out. Declutter the home
kim says
I do a decluttering of my winter clothes.
Silvia D says
Spring cleaning, and putting away the cold weather clothes/coats ect..
ginette4 says
I purge during Spring
Sarah says
We clean the house from top to bottom and start decluttering.
Suzie M says
I always get my windows cleaned so I can see all the flowers
kathy downey says
We remove the screens and give the windows a good washing
Anne Taylor says
We clean the windows in the spring!
Suzanne G says
I like to plant some bulbs in the spring.
Judy Cowan says
We wash and put away all the winter clothing.
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
clean out the garden
michelle matta says
Well.. since we start opening windows more we see all the corners of dust and webs we missed all winter. So we are always doing alot of dusting in spring. Including on bathroom ceiling vents and such.
Angela Mitchell says
I do a big spring purge and cleaning.
Carol M says
I am doing a lot of decluttering
Sunshine G says
We start the gardening and plan our veggies for the year..
Robyn Bellefleur says
We do a big purge and clean the entire house.
Suzie M says
We flip our mattresses & wash comforters etc
Anne Taylor says
We start to garden!
kathy downey says
We also start getting the beds ready for gardening
Melinda Jana says
spring cleaning!
Judy Cowan says
We do a clean out of our clothing and donate what we no longer want/use.
michelle matta says
we get out the bird feeder in spring. i feel bad because people tell me birds still need it in winter, but i just dont feel like it then.
marie s says
spring cleaning and purging
Suzanne G says
I like to plan and start some vegetables for my garden.
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
we put away all our winter cloths
Lindsay T says
I rotate my girls wardrobes.
Lindsay T says
I rotate my girls wardrobes and get out their summer stuff.
Carol M says
clean the windows
michelle matta says
I give clothes to the collection charities to get ready for gifts (spring bday) and shopping!! 😉
Judy Cowan says
We wash all the window covering & wash the windows!
Melinda Jana says
I clean out my closet, put away winter clothing and donate unworn clothing
Anne Taylor says
We clean the oven well in the spring!
LILLIAN BROWN says
I declutter my kitchen drawers
ginette4 says
Clean the house from one end to the other
Suzie M says
Spring cleaning, and putting away the cold weather clothes
marie s says
we set up the gazebo and clean the lawn chairs
Carol M says
take off the storm windows
LILLIAN BROWN says
I pressure wash my front doorstep
Melinda Jana says
changing out tires
Anne Taylor says
We always clean out the gutters at the beginning of spring and fall.
ginette4 says
Purge, purge, purge and lots of purging and cleaning up the yard
michelle matta says
we get our dog groomed only once a year.. in spring
Judy Cowan says
We clean out the gardens and get them ready to plant.
kathy downey says
We do a good cleaning on the outside mostly windows because we live by the ocean and we get terrible salt spray on everything !
Carol M says
clean out the cupboards
michelle matta says
Crack those stiff windows FINALLY!
Melinda Jana says
plow the yard
Judy Cowan says
We pull the BBQ out and give it a good cleaning!
Anne Taylor says
I’ll be cleaning out my freezer!
ginette4 says
Go through our wardrobes and donate clothes that we won’t be wearing anymore
kathy downey says
To get ready for Spring we will start out plants inside for a start on growth
Suzie M says
we change our tires from winter to summer
marie s says
we get new shoes for the spring, start putting winter gear away. I also purge some household items that we don’t use
Carol M says
clean out the closets
Melinda Jana says
clean the windows
michelle matta says
because of the mode I’m in during spring, I also usually clean out things like my computers hard drive, or my email accounts.
Judy Cowan says
We clean the car, usually the inside is a disaster after the long winter.
LILLIAN BROWN says
I declutter the drawers in the kitchen
Anne Taylor says
We air out all of our camping equipment!
Suzie M says
We clean the house and clear out things no longer use or needed
ginette4 says
Clean the basement, purge and dump run
Piroska says
Definitely do some spring cleaning. Clearing out closets, putting away winter stuff. Getting the gardening tools and pots ready.
kathy downey says
This weekend we will also bring the Birdfeeders in and give them a good cleaning ,dont want to be spreading possible diseases with dirty feeders.
Carol M says
doing a lot of purging
michelle matta says
I usually clean the cupboards for a new fresh grocery shop of things that you forget to check. mustard, spices, etc.
Judy Cowan says
We clean out all our spring/summer clothes as we dig them out. Donate anything we don’t need/want/doesn’t fit.
Anne Taylor says
We weed the gardens!
ginette4 says
I prepare for spring by spring cleaning..from one end of the house to the other
kathy downey says
we spring clean the house by washing and storing all the winter clothing and getting out the summer clothing
Suzi says
I clean out the closets which I just finished doing!
michelle matta says
I do my taxes to get ready for spring
Carol M says
Storing away the winter clothes
Judy Cowan says
I always clean out the fridge & freezer in the Spring.
Anne Taylor says
This spring we’ll be helping my dad clean out his garage and attic!
kathy downey says
I clean my pantry after a winter of baking !
ginette4 says
We rake the leaves that have come into the yard from the fall
michelle matta says
We clean out the oven and change the bulbs
Carol M says
clean out and defrost the freezer
LILLIAN BROWN says
like to do a major spring cleaning in the house
Glogirl says
I like to clean out my closet and get rid of clothes that don’t fit or I haven’t worn in months.
Anne Taylor says
We go through all of our clothes and donate what we don’t want or need anymore
ginette4 says
I clean the house from one end to the other, clean out closets and purge
Judy Cowan says
I wash and put away all the winter outerwear.
kathy downey says
We get the snowblower cleaned and stored for summer and get summer tools out
Josh S says
I shovel the snow away from the house so I don’t get water in my basement!
ginette4 says
I prepare for Spring by washing windows
Anne Taylor says
I love planting flowers in the Spring!
kathy downey says
We clean out the basement and donate items not in use
Judy Cowan says
I do the job I hate the most – cleaning the oven!
Josh S says
Clean out my basement.
Sunshine G says
I start planning out the garden.
JaimeeM says
I do a whole house clean
Carol M says
Clean out the car
Judy Cowan says
I clean out my pantry and organize it!
ginette4 says
I get ready for Spring by cleaning out cupboards and washing the shelves
Anne Taylor says
I wash all of my knick knacks when spring arrives!
kathy downey says
I clean my pantry after a winter of cooking
michelle matta says
Unfortunately many of the last few years involve kicking the raccoon out of our attic
Josh S says
I will wash my walls.
Greg says
Come out of hibernation.
JaimeeM says
I look forward to planting my garden
Judy Cowan says
I wash all the drapes.
michelle matta says
I collect all my sellables for spring garage sales.
Anne Taylor says
We purge a great amount in the spring and we wash all of our heavy blankets before storing them
Carol M says
cleaning out the garage
ginette4 says
Clean out the basement..purge..purge..purge and donate what we won’t use any longer
Carol M says
cleaning out the pantry
michelle matta says
We try and dust all the nooks and crannys you leave most of the year lol