{"id":1813,"date":"2019-04-27T13:56:07","date_gmt":"2019-04-27T18:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/?p=1813"},"modified":"2019-05-01T13:58:54","modified_gmt":"2019-05-01T18:58:54","slug":"home-security-spring-cleaning-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/home-security-spring-cleaning-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Security Spring Cleaning Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">When most people think of Spring cleaning, they simply envision dusting their curtains or resorting their bathroom cabinets. However, Spring cleaning is actually a fantastic opportunity to bolstering one\u2019s home security, ensuring that their possessions and family are protected during the coming Summer months. Here\u2019s a guide from the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/nyc-locksmith-services\/\"> residential lock installation<\/a> and residential security experts at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/\">SOS Locksmith<\/a> on how you can utilize your Spring cleaning in order to bolster your home security.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Outdoor Home Security Spring Cleaning Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Make sure that all lighting around the outside of your home is working &#8211; from batteries to bulbs.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Make sure that your home\u2019s address numbers are properly positioned and legible from the street, allowing first responders to more easily find your home if they need to.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Make sure all outdoor security cameras are working properly and have not been damaged by ice, snow, rain, or cold weather. Tighten camera mounts and clean camera lenses with a soft cloth.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Make sure that bushes and shrubs around your home are trimmed to eliminate potential places a burglar could hide.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Indoor Home Security Spring Cleaning Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Check all door and window locks to ensure they are working properly. If any locks are loose, tighten or replace them. Also, clean all windows.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Clean all your security equipment including light fixtures and camera lenses. You will be able to see footage with more clarity, as dust and dirt can potentially cause visual issues &#8211; and even structural damage!<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Empty all fireplaces in your home of all ash, and clean out the grate &#8211; we recommend additionally contacting a chimney cleaner to make sure that the flue is totally clear.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Make sure to refresh batteries in all smoke detector\/alarms and all carbon monoxide detectors\/alarms. 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