Coming in Hot!

3/17/2022 (Permalink)

Did you know that cooking is the number one cause of residential fires in the United States? In fact, the American Burn Association reports 47% of all home fires are caused by cooking.

Cooking can be a necessity, a hobby, or even family bonding time. No matter what your reason to be in the kitchen, we want to share some tips to keep you and your family safe while cooking in the kitchen.

Cooking Safety

• Make sure you are wide awake (sounds obvious, but just a good reminder).
• Keep it clean! To prevent grease from building up, always wipe the stove, oven, and exhaust fan after cooking.
• Keep hazards out of traffic by turning the handle of the pot or pan toward the back of the stove.
• When heating food in the microwave, use microwave-safe cookware that allows steam to escape.
• Invest in (and don't forget to use) a splash guard/lid when frying to prevent grease splatter.
• Check food regularly even when simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling.
• Stay in the house and use timers to remind you to check on your food. Again, it sounds obvious, but it's important!

We hope you never have a kitchen fire of any size, but if you do, don't hesitate to give SERVPRO of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties a call. Our professionals will approach your space with compassion and expertise on how to handle your situation.