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'Saved my home': These easy-to-use fire blankets are just $7 each (50% off)
You'll still want your extinguishers around, but these No. 1 bestsellers offer a portable, reusable layer of protection.
You might start the year hoping to lose a few pounds or get a few more steps in, but it's also a good time to take stock of your home's emergency readiness, including fire safety. So while you're putting fresh batteries in your smoke detectors and double-checking your fire extinguishers, consider adding another tool to your arsenal: a fire blanket. SecuCaptain Emergency Fire Blankets are over 50% off at Amazon, and buyers say these compact, easy-to-use bestsellers are more than worth the modest spend for the peace of mind they bring.
These clever reusable blankets can suffocate a small fire in seconds, and they don't expire.
Why is this a good deal? 💰
At just over $7 each, these fire blankets are at their lowest price ever, according to our price trackers. That's next to nothing for something that could be a literal lifesaver, especially considering that similar fire blankets can go for $20 a pop.
Why do I need this? 🤔
Love to cook? Us too — but cooking fires are also the No. 1 cause of house fires, according to the American Red Cross. In the blink of an eye, you could be dealing with the likes of a flaming pan or a smoking oven, and what you do next could be the difference between a close call and something far worse.
Every home cook should have a working, non-expired fire extinguisher, but many of us aren't super confident when it comes to actually using one. Fire blankets aim to make putting out small fires as simple as possible. The SecuCaptain is made of flame-retardant fiberglass fabric that withstands temperatures up to 1,076°F, and using it is easy: Pull the tabs to release the blanket from its pouch, then throw it over the blaze to suffocate the flames. At 40 by 40 inches, it's big enough for most small kitchen fires, though a 60-by-60-inch version is available too. Stash one in a cabinet, a closet, an RV, a boat, with your camping gear — they're lightweight, portable and reusable.
One (very) important note: Though fire blankets are especially convenient, experts caution that they shouldn't replace your fire extinguisher (which, yes, you should definitely learn how to use). Extinguishers let you stay farther away while putting out a blaze, and they're a better choice for fires that aren't contained to a stovetop or oven, for instance.
What reviewers say 💬
Over 4,000 shoppers say SecuCaptain fire blankets are a five-star purchase, and that they're breathing a little easier knowing they have them in their safety arsenal.
Pros 👍
"Although I hoped I would never have to use this, I am glad I bought it for peace of mind ... because we had an oven fire last night!" wrote one grateful shopper. "I immediately grabbed the tabs off of this (it hangs on a Command strip inside my kitchen cabinet door), I shook it to open it fully and tossed it in the oven over the fire at the bottom ... and within seconds, it was out! I left it on for another 10 minutes or so just to be sure and took it out. [The fire] left some black marks on the blanket but it's perfectly fine to use again. No holes went through and it was a substantial fire! ... Plus, no mess like my extinguisher would have created!"
"I like how you just hang it close by, and with a tug on the tabs, the fire blanket comes out and is ready to apply," said another buyer. "I feel an extra layer of safety and protection in case of fire emergency. I hung one on the wall in my pantry at arm's reach level, and one in my hall closet too. Hopefully, I will never need to use them, but I am glad I have them just in case."
"I purchased four of these for family and friends," added this thoughtful reviewer. "Many people don't know how to use a fire extinguisher correctly and waste time trying to read how to use it. This blanket appears so easy to use ... just pull out and drape over the fire. You can do that in a very short period of time, which can make the difference between a controlled small fire or one that gets out of control."
Cons 👎
Remember, these are not a substitute for fire extinguishers, as this shopper notes: "I bought these for Christmas gifts for my adult children and after speaking to a friend who is a firefighter, I feel even better about doing so. He said these are very efficient and work great to put out small stovetop kitchen fires. He added that it's very important to still have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen area to handle anything bigger than something small like a stovetop fire."
"I had to open one to check it out," said a final reviewer. "When I folded it back up to place it back in the pouch, I had tiny shards of fiberglass in my hands and arms. ... I know better than to handle fiberglass insulation, but you know how excited you get when your Amazon package arrives. ... There should be a warning on the packets to not handle them until needed (or wear gloves)."
These portable blankets offer another layer of fire safety in an RV, at a campsite or even on a boat.
As for that fire extinguisher...
This top-seller handles basic trash, wood, oil and electrical fires in a flash, and over 9,000 shoppers have snapped one up in the past month alone.
One retired firefighter/medic shared, "I purchased two of these. One to keep in the bedroom for easy access at night, and the other in the kitchen. Should the need occur, they are small, easy to access, inexpensive and will knock down a small fire. ... I plan on getting one for the basement and living room as well as for gifts for my children. Safety first! They are a must-have."
Better yet, grab the bestselling two-pack for even bigger savings.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
