This year was dominated with protecting yourself from germs with face masks and gloves. Now, it’s summertime. You might still work from home, but you’re likely to tinker in the yard or responsibly visit a lake, river or ocean. Outdoor adventures require different levels of protection.
Fire extinguisher
Nothing says summer like grilling and catching things on fire. If you plan to have flames, have a fire extinguisher handy. Extinguishers are an inexpensive way to prevent expensive accidents.
Ensure traditional extinguishers are fully charged. They will have a gauge on the side. Most will be rated for wood, liquids and electrical while others will include grease and fabric.
Sunscreen
The main purpose of sunscreen is to block ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun to prevent skin damage. Sunscreen protects against sunburn and cuts down the likelihood of skin cancers. High SPF (sun protection factor) sunscreens block out the most UV radiation. If it’s hot, or you’ll be by the water, use waterproof versions and apply frequently.
Bug repellents
With fewer people venturing outside, you are more delicious than ever to nearby mosquitoes and other tiny vectors. Protect yourself with a healthy coating of DEET. Rather than being a poison, DEET makes it more difficult for pests to smell us. Repellents not only prevent itchy bites, they protect against mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile Virus, Zika, malaria as well as tick-borne viruses such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Don’t scratch!
Sunburns, insect bites, and poison ivy all irritate the skin and make you itch. If you scratch, you can spread oils and germs. This spreads the cause and symptoms. Poison Ivy scrub by Tecnu can save a trip to the doctor, while sprays and aloe vera gels with pain relievers can stop the itch.
Foaming wasp spray
Don’t harm honeybees! Call a bee collector if a swarm sets up camp at your house. However, wasps and hornets deserve whatever they get. They build nests in your home, bushes and a few are ground dwellers. All have straight stingers, so they can sting multiple times and create more pain. Newer foaming sprays let you attack from a distance and ensure maximum kills.
I’ve Got Your Six!
Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AWHD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
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markhancockrealty@gmail.com
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