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What is the best way to clean smoke detectors?

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If the smoke detector gets filled with dust, it will not be able to sense the smoke and alert the individuals who need to evacuate. Cleaning your smoke detector is the best way to make sure your smoke detector is capable of alerting you when a fire occurs. read more

Once every six months, we recommend that you clean your smoke detectors. Cleaning your smoke detectors involves two activities: 1) vacuuming out the unit; and 2) wiping down the outside vents. To vacuum out the unit, you should follow your manufacturer’s recommendations for routine cleanings. read more

When the beam is broken by something like smoke or steam or a large amount of dust from construction the detector will activate. This is the cheapest most common type of detectors. The best way to clean it would be to spray it with air from an air compressor or a can of compressed air like you would use for a computer keyboard. read more

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