When you think of household fire hazards, candles, cooking mishaps, and heating equipment (such as space heaters) are likely on your radar. But there's one frequently-used item that you need to watch out for: hair dryers.

If you don't use and maintain your hair dryer properly, it can overheat—potentially leading to sparks, which can ignite your model's internal elements and even spread to flammable objects near by. However, saving yourself from this fire hazard is easier than you might think.