A fire blanket comes in handy when putting out all types of fires, including grease fires and pit fires. You can also use it to wrap someone who caught fire, which is useful when they can't drop and roll.

But as helpful as a fire blanket is, can you reuse it? Can you rely on it again after using it once? In this post, we'll talk about whether it's safe to reuse a fire blanket or not. 

Can You Reuse a Fire Blanket? 

It depends on many factors, such as the size of the fire and damage to the fire blanket. 

You see, fire blankets are used for emergencies and are not designed to be reused. However, there are some cases in which you can reuse a fire blanket. 

Fire blankets are made of heat-resistant and non-flammable materials that protect you from heat. Once you cover a fire with it, the fire blanket will start depleting the fire of oxygen. Without oxygen, fire can't keep burning, so it eventually dies.

In this case, the fire blanket will likely get damaged because the materials are used up. If this happens, you must not reuse the fire blanket. You should immediately throw it away and get a new one.

However, there are cases where a fire blanket doesn't get damaged. If this is the case, you can probably use it again.

Unfortunately, not all fire blankets work this way. Most of the fire blankets in the market have to be replaced after being used once. 

Thankfully, Prepared Hero's Emergency Fire Blanket is tougher than most fire blankets in the market. It's often reusable and can withstand way higher temperatures. If it is not damaged after use, simply wipe it off and fold it back into the pouch.

How Often Should You Replace Your Fire Blanket? 

You should replace your fire blanket after it gets damaged by a fire. Throw it away and get a new one to keep your family and property safe.

But if your fire blanket is unused, experts recommend replacing it seven years after it's commissioned. And if the manufacturer of the fire blanket tells you to dispose of it sooner or later, follow them instead. 

Can You Put Your Fire Blanket Back Into Its Pouch?

Let's say you turned off the stove on time to stop the fire from spreading, or you had a false alarm and took the fire blanket out of its pouch. Can you put it back and use it next time?

Yes, you can. You can fold the fire blanket and put it back inside the pouch if it didn't touch fire. Don't forget to put the tabs out, hanging. That way, the fire blanket will be ready when you need it again. 

Conclusion

In general, you can reuse fire blankets as long as they didn't come in contact with fire. However, most fire blankets are only suitable for single use. They must be thrown away and immediately replaced.

Fortunately, you can reuse Prepared Hero's Emergency Fire Blanket even if it touched fire, as long as it wasn't damaged. Simply wipe, fold, and put it back in its pouch. It'll be ready for another use.