Kitchen Fire

2/1/2019 (Permalink)

Preventing Kitchen Fires

There’s nothing better than coming home after a long, hot summer’s day ready to eat a big supper. Hungrily, you grab a pan, pour some oil, and turn the stove on. Right on schedule, a family member calls to ask about your day and you step outside of the house to talk. After a few minutes, and more than a few goodbyes, you step back inside only to see your entire kitchen is enflamed. You have officially learned the first of many tips SERVPRO would like to give you today on preventing kitchen fires.

1. Never leave your kitchen unattended. An out-of-sight kitchen means that the kitchen is not within your control.
2. If you have to leave your kitchen, ensure all appliances are turned to off-not just low.
3. Wear your hair pulled back, be sure your sleeves aren’t loose or too long, and don’t wear easily flammable garments.
4. To prevent any unfortunate spills that could result in disaster, keep your work space clear of kids, animals, and company unless given instructions on what to do.
5. Clear your cooking area of any flammable material. Oven mitts, food packaging, towels, and clean your countertops of grease accumulation.
6. Double Check all surfaces and appliances before you go to bed to guarantee a good night’s rest.
7. Consider taking cooking classes or watching online instructional videos to ensure safe cooking practices.

SERVPRO Is Here to Help!

In some instances you are going to have problems, and preparedness is key. Give your family an escape plan with a designated safe zone outside of your home in case of fire. For when disaster strikes, we here at SERVPRO are here to help you get back into your home (and your kitchen) as soon as possible! Your local SERVPRO of North Whitfield & Catoosa Counties is here to ensure you are taken care of quickly and your home truly looks, “Like it never even happened.”