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Identify and describe 3 (three) key smoke alarm maintenance routines you must follow to provide effective protection.
1.Testing smoke alarms every month.
This is to make sure the battery and the alarm sounder are operating well.Hold the button until you hear the loud alert tone ,then release it.
2.Vacuum the alarm vents.
Vacuum the alarm vents every six months with a soft brush,this will remove the dust and cobwebs.
3.Use surface insect spray.
Using surface insect spray will prevent insects nesting around the smoke alarm .Cover the smoke alarm while spraying to ensure not to spray inside the smoke alarm.