Water extinguishers are ideal for extinguishing type A fires, i.e., those originated by combustible solid materials such as:

• Wood
• Paper
• Fabric
• Plastics (when not combined with flammable liquids)

Water acts by cooling the fire, reducing the temperature of the burning materials and, thus, suffocating the fire. It also covers the affected surface and helps to extinguish embers or smoldering debris.
Recommendations for customers who should purchase water extinguishers:

1. Offices and work environments with combustible materials:
   Offices, paper warehouses, libraries, printing presses and other places where materials such as paper, cardboard, textiles or wood are handled are ideal for using water extinguishers, since most fires in these places come from these materials.
2. Solid product factories or warehouses:
   Companies that produce or store materials such as wood, plastic, textiles, paper or cardboard products can benefit from water extinguishers to fight fires in these products. Furniture factories, carpentry shops or paper warehouses are some examples.
3. Schools and educational centers:
   Schools, universities and kindergartens often have a large number of materials such as books, paper, textiles, wood (in furniture) and other combustible objects. Water extinguishers are suitable for these environments, as most fires in these places come from these materials.
4. Non-flammable product warehouses:
   Warehouses that store materials such as clothing, paper or plastic products that are not flammable (as opposed to chemical products) can be equipped with water extinguishers, since the likelihood of fire in these cases usually involves solid materials.
5. Households and small businesses:
   In homes, cafeterias, restaurants or small stores that do not handle flammable liquids or sensitive electrical equipment, water extinguishers are an affordable and useful option for fighting common fires involving materials such as paper, cardboard or textiles.
6. Commodity storage facilities:
   Storage warehouses for commodities such as clothing, textiles, cardboard, lumber or products packaged in non-flammable materials should also be equipped with water extinguishers, which can respond effectively to these types of fires.