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Tips for a Safe Holiday Season in the Kitchen | SERVPRO of Allen
11/17/2023 (Permalink)
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We don’t know about you, but we love this time of year and all of the delicious food that our friends and family bring to holiday gatherings. We would bet you have a family recipe that has been passed down for generations that you have also perfected over the years.
While you dust off your aprons and get ready to make your delicious seasonal food, you also need to take precautions when it comes to reducing your risk of starting a house fire. Kitchen fires are more common at this time of year, so incorporate these tips below to help you stay and fire-free.
A cluttered kitchen can be a dangerous one, so the first thing you should do is prepare your space. Many kitchen fires start due to an accident or some type of flammable material getting too close and catching on fire.
Removing flammable materials like pot holders, wooden utensils, kitchen towels and holiday decorations can help reduce this risk.
You should also dress for the part! Flammable or loose clothing can easily catch fire and lead to serious or even deadly consequences. Tie up your aprons tightly and roll up your sleeves before you get to work.
It doesn’t matter how often you make a certain recipe or how many times you have cooked in your kitchen, the risk of fire is always there. Grilling, frying, boiling and baking all come with a certain level of risk, so stay close by whenever you have something on the stove or in the oven.
A single spark or popped grease bubble can quickly lead to disaster if you aren’t there to catch it right away.
If your family partakes in the holiday tradition of deep-frying a turkey, choose someone that will be in charge of the entire process that will be responsible and safe. Find a flat, non-flammable surface to set the fryer on and only fill it with the amount of oil that is recommended.
Be sure to take your turkey out of the freezer in enough time for it to thaw completely, as a partially frozen turkey can lead to an unpredictable reaction with the oil.
We all know that routine battery testing is important when it comes to your smoke alarms, but you should make it a point to check them before your holiday festivities get started. Test every alarm in your home, not just the ones near your kitchen, and replace batteries as needed.
You should also consider investing in a fire extinguisher that is designated just for your kitchen space. Put it in an easily accessible area and regularly check the expiration date on it to make sure it is in good working condition.
We wish you and yours a safe and relaxing holiday season, but remember that we are always here if a kitchen accident goes awry and leads to fire damage. We will work hard to help you recover faster so you can enjoy the rest of the season ahead.
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