Charging the mobile phone, tablet or wire-free ear-bolts has become such a usual gesture that it almost goes unnoticed. However, security experts warn that this daily life can hide serious risks, especially when they have no basic care at home.
The gesture’s banality makes only the importance of the charger when it disappears from the drawer or is forgotten elsewhere. But and according to the Spanish portal El Adelanda, it is precisely this equipment that can cause domestic accidents if used incorrectly.
The alert came from Madrid Firefighters
Through the 112 official account of the Madrid community, Spanish firefighters left a clear message to citizens. The goal was to draw attention to the most frequent errors in the use of porters and batteries, many of them responsible for incidents that could be avoided.
Among the first recommendations is an obvious warning, but so often ignored: Never expose mobile phones, tablets or direct sun batteries or leave them with heat sources like radiators or stoves. The same goes for places where charging occurs on beds, sofas or pillows, all of them flammable materials.
Instead, devices should be loaded on flat, non -fuels, such as solid wood tables or stone benches. This simple care reduces the risk of overheating and fire.
Beware of “cheap” porters
Another golden rule when charging the mobile phone is to use only original or approved porters. Models without certification or of dubious origin offer no safety guarantees and can cause short circuits.
Firefighters also add that, whenever possible, the continuous use of the rapid load, as it accelerates the warming of the equipment. The recommendation is to turn off the plug charger as soon as the battery reaches the full charge.
Nor should you try to manipulate or replace batteries at home. The reuse of “recycled” or repaired units on its own represents an added risk and should be exclusively in the hands of specialized technicians.
Trotintes and Bicycles in Focus
Concern increases when it comes to electric troties and bicycles. These equipment use much more powerful batteries and, in some cases, have already been the source of fire in housing, according to the same source.
For this reason, it is recommended that they are loaded only in open spaces or near windows. They should never be charging in closed garages or rooms without ventilation, places where the risk is considerably higher.
An investment that saves lives
In a world where houses are increasingly full of electronic equipment, firefighters also advise the installation of tobacco detectors. These often underestimated short devices are capable of emitting an alarm in the first moments of a fire, allowing them to act quickly or, ultimately, safely leave.
What should never do
Among the final advice, there is one that plays directly on thousands of users: not using the mobile phone while charging. In addition to overloading the battery, this habit favors the heating of the device, according to the.
Similarly, you should not leave the charger on all night. Experts suggest turning off the equipment when it reaches 85% or 90% battery, preferably during the day, so that it is possible to remove the cable right after loading.
An alert for all
What the firefighters underline is that prevention is often in small gestures. It is not just about protecting a mobile phone or battery, but of avoiding domestic accidents that may have serious consequences.
While loaders remain an inseparable part of modern life, it is up to each user to ensure that their use does not compromise safety at home.
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