Surprisingly, hot water can burn like fire. According to the Home Safety Council, it only takes one second for a child to get third-degree burns from water that’s 140 degrees.
There are simple precautions to put in place to help prevent anyone in your Lady Lake apartment being harmed by hot water. Here are just a few:
- Watch children closely when they are in the tub or the kitchen.
- Test all water before you step into a shower or bath.
- Keep children away from the oven range while cooking.
- Always turn pot handles in.
- Never carry a hot drink in your hand while carrying a child.
- For minor burns, treat immediately with cool running water. Never apply ice, lotions, or butter.
If you ever have questions about the settings on your water heater, please contact our staff at The Quarters Apartment Homes. We’ll be happy to assist you.
