This week is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week.
Carbon monoxide is often referred to as the silent killer as it can’t be seen, tasted and is odourless. According to the NHS, over 200 people go to hospital every year with suspected poisoning and 40 of these result in death.
Carbon monoxide is produced when fuels such as gas, oil, coal or wood do not burn fully. When a fire burns in an enclosed space, the oxygen is gradually used up and replaced with carbon dioxide. The fuel is unable to burn fully and releases carbon monoxide.
Signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include dizziness, headaches, nausea, shortness of breath, tiredness and confusion.
It is important to get treated as soon as possible by accessing your GP or Accident and Emergency Department at your local hospital.
Installing a CO alarm in your house is an easy way to prevent CO poisoning in your home. This will detect a leak and give out a warning alarm if gas levels are high.
For more information, take a look at The Corgi Homeplan, How Safe Is Your Home.
I have a CO alarm to giveaway worth £40, to enter click on the link below x
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Anthony Harrington says
very important all homes should have smoke alarms and CO alarms
admin says
For the people who commented on the previous post, I have noted your names down so the entries still count. Sorry, the post was deleted when transferring hosts. Thanks for entering x
Andrea Fletcher says
All homes should be fitted with one of these.
Susan Elai Kelly says
Carbon manoxide is lethal, stealthy & takes lives silently.
Lyn says
A good idea to use alarm
angela coull says
Protect your family with a co2 monitor! It should be bought along with any smoke alarms!!!
angela coull says
oops meant CO!!!!
Jeremy Andrews says
Every house should have a CO Monitor. So Important. Its the silent killer.
Tracey Whittle says
These are as important if not more so as you cant see carbon monoxide
Sue McCarthy says
Very important to have one of these
jemma dwyer says
love to try one x
claire woods says
I wouldn’t be without one.
Anthony G says
Such an important message. “It COuld happen to anyone.”
Angela treadway says
Could do with one of these having two young boys x
Clara Bee says
Really want one of these
Sally Collingwood says
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas and, as such, it is very difficult to detect and can easily be inhaled without you realising. Being exposed to high concentration levels can be fatal or cause several other long-term health problems such as brain damage. According to NHS statistics, every year in the UK, over 200 people go to hospital with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, and around 40 people die.
sarah Knightley says
Have been thinking about getting a C02 alarm so would love to win this. Quite scary statistics as to how common this issue is.
Karen Laing says
I know i should have one of these alarms but I always forget about until I read an article about it and I think,”I must get one of those” then promptly forget about it.I think I will have to win one !
Karen Richards says
Now how important a Carbon Monoxide detector is and now I must get one.
MANDY DOHERTY says
Every home should have one x
Donna T Howard says
Oh I so need one of these.
Rachel Butterworth says
This would really give me peace of mind.
Nicki Ramsay says
A very important piece of equipment
Cindy Porter says
Definitely need this army daughter has scratched the circle off my little one!
Michelle says
Thanks for the advice,i think every home should habe one of these!
Michelle Field says
Thanks for blog,i think every home should have one of these!
Amelia Kennedy says
Very important to have these – we have a number of them and they’re all about to expire!
dale parer says
Very important safety tool to have in every home.
YOLANDA DAVIS says
I’m ashamed to say that when my landlord gave me a detector, the battery in it was dying, so it kept making an awful beeping noise. I took the battery out and it’s now at the back of a cupboard somewhere.
Heather Harris says
so vitally important, but they do need replacing every 5-7 years
Becca Staples says
A great item to have, therefore a great giveaway. Thanks
carole n says
great product. would love to win this
Phyllis Ellett says
The silent, evil killer, we all should have one in our homes.
jo liddement says
Most people overlook buying one of these in the home which could have deadly consequences.
Michelle Carlin says
I think it should be law for all rental properties to have a working carbon monoxide alarm. We make sure our kids have them at their uni accommodation
kim neville says
Very important to have one in the house
Jeremy Hards says
Every house should have a CO Monitor because it is colourless and odourless. Although CO symptoms include nausea, headaches, dizziness etc there is a very real possibility that you will not know about a CO leak until it is too late
Robert Slipper says
Have one already but have a gas heater in another room so probably a good idea to have one there also.
donna l jones says
every one should have one of these
Melanie horbury says
every house should have one and i keep naggin my other half to get one
Anthea Holloway says
I feel that this is really important – well done for bringing it to our attention.
Sheri Darby says
This could just save your life
nicola james says
very important piece of kit.id love to win one
Soo Moon says
Don’t have one, but know everyone should. Thanks for the chance to win. Good luck everyone & have a safe Christmas x
Kristyn Harris says
Real life savers!
Kim Styles says
I have been told very recently why this is so important to get one of these as the gas is odourless colourless we should be aware of the risks.
Karen Langridge says
So important to have on of these, ours is getting a bit old and dusty so would love the chance of winning a new one! x
Kirsty Fox says
These are fantastic and every house should have one, they are essential
AnnieP says
As important as your smoke detector, but a less well known safety device
Karen Gray says
Absolutely essential for peace of mind.
Geoff Hibbert says
These should be compulsory
Debbie Preston says
I def need to get one of these
Jacqui says
A s life saving mechanism
angela edmonds says
need to renew mine
Karen Watt says
All homes should have one
Teresa Lee says
I definitely need to get one
Lizzy Cooper says
I already have one of these, I’d really like two though. It makes me so paranoid!
Gemma Cook says
All homes should be fitted with one of these.
Thank you for sharing this post.
Pauline Burroughs says
I think it’s so important to have one of these and if it’s cost that puts people off, just think, is your life worth more than £40? Yes? Then go and get one!
Stevey H says
I have been meaning to get one of these for a while and haven’t got around to it (slaps wrist).
George Williamson says
Fabulous
LORNA WIL says
IT IS A MUST TO HAVE ONE IF THERE IS GAS IN THE PROPERTY. LIFE IS PRECIOUS AND WE NEED TO MAKE SURE IT IS IN SAFE HANDS.
Chris Fletcher says
It is something which often gets forgotten about- Good to raise awareness with comps like these!
Barbara Handley says
Cannot be too vigilant regarding this deadly gas.
sarah-dawn pope says
Not enough people know about the dangers of carbon monoxide. Thankyou for helping to educate others of the dangers.
Natalie Crossan says
silent, evil killer, we all should have one in our homes. It’s such a serious problem x
Jacquie Godsell says
Very important. No home should be without one …..SAVE LIVES x
Janet Rumley says
An essential to my home xxx