You may have considered using a magnetic screen door to keep mosquitoes, flies, and other insects out of your home. But with so many magnetic screen doors on the market, it can be hard to find one that will actually protect you and your family from the pests outside without risking their safety indoors. To help you make an informed decision about which magnetic screen door to buy, here are six tips to ensure that your magnetic screen door is safe for use.
Tip 1: Use only when you are at home
To keep your Magnetic Screen door safe, make sure you only use it when you are at home. It’s not safe to leave your Magnetic Screen door unattended. The reason being: strangers can take advantage of it and gain entry into your home without permission. This is a very dangerous situation that can potentially lead to theft or vandalism. When installing your Magnetic Screen door, make sure it stays within view at all times.
Tip 2: Keep pets away from the screen
As tempting as it might be to allow your pet inside while you’re sitting on your porch, don’t. Even though a magnetic screen door may hold up to a lot of abuse, it still doesn’t stand a chance against an animal—especially if they know there’s food inside. Not only will they try to push through or rip through it, but their nails can cause serious damage to the screen and even your home itself. Keep pets outside at all times when using a magnetic screen door.
Tip 3: Beware of sharp objects or rough surfaces
If you have pets or young children, it’s best to keep your magnetic screen door away from sharp objects like knives and rocks. If you do decide to install your door near a rough surface, be sure that no one could trip on it and get injured. Safety first!
Tip 4: Don’t let children play with it
It’s obviously made for adults only, so your children should never be playing with it. If you find your kids trying to play with it, take it away from them until they are older. Also make sure that you are watching them if they happen to get near when it is in use by an adult.
Tip 5: Beware of the wind
Most magnetic screen doors are held in place by magnets in a frame that’s screwed into your door. When you open your screen door, it can easily fly out and cause injury to a small child or pet. Be sure to use a locking mechanism or have an adult present during installation and future use. If you have an extra set of hands available, ask them to hold the magnetic screen door for support until it is secured in place.
Tip 6: Place under direct sunlight after installing
Sunlight helps neutralize any residual static charge that may be trapped in your screen door’s mesh, which is particularly true for fiberglass meshes. Placing it in direct sunlight on a hot summer day can help dissipate these charges before you use it.