A water leak, fire or unexpected visitors? Better safe than sorry. Look at the tips below to ensure the safety of your student room.
- Unwanted fires and water leaks
An accident can happen before you know it, especially if there’s no one around to spot a fire hazard or water leak in an early stage. Make sure to unplug all of your electronic devices, to lower the heating to the minimum and check that there are no leaky faucets and that you’ve turned off all cooking devices. This small effort can reduce the chances of any accidents happening while you're gone.
- Unexpected visitors
Dirty plates and full binbags that are left unattended for a few weeks can attract unexpected visitors. Clean the (common) room before leaving and check the due date of food in the fridge. That way you’re not only preventing a family of mice from eating your leftovers, but you can also start the new year with a clean slate.
- Give thieves no opportunity to steal from you
Not closing a door properly or leaving a laptop in sight: sometimes the smallest temptations can be enough for you to lose some of your valuables. Make sure to check if you’ve closed all your windows and doors before leaving, and if you’ve put away everything of value.
Are you spending the holidays on campus? Keep an eye out and let security know if you spot any suspicious activity.