Some Helpful Tips on How to Avoid Kitchen Fires in Your Home

6/6/2017 (Permalink)

More home fires occur in the kitchen than any other place in the home.

SERVPRO of Springfield would like to help you avoid a kitchen fire by following these simple tips.

• Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stove, oven or any other appliance in the kitchen that generates heat.
• Keep an eye on your food regularly while cooking and remain in the kitchen while cooking.
• Use a timer to remind you that the stove or oven is on.
• Install a smoke alarm near your kitchen and test it once a month.
• Loose clothing or dangling sleeves while cooking can catch on fire. Avoid wearing this kind of clothing and accessories while you are in the kitchen.
• Purchase a fire extinguisher to keep in your kitchen.
• Keep the kids out of the kitchen while you are cooking.
• Clean cooking surfaces after every use to prevent grease buildup.
• Check the kitchen before going to bed or leaving the home to make sure stoves, ovens, etc. are turned off.

Follow these simple rules to avoid a kitchen fire in your Frankfort home. If a fire does occur, call SERVPRO of Springfield ASAP to remove smoke and soot damage and safely restore your damaged kitchen.