How to Prevent Kitchen Fires

Many love their kitchen. This is where most of the family gathers to bond every day. The kids patiently wait for mom to finish the toast while dad pours his coffee. This is a great way for a family to start the day. Aside from that, many spend a lot of time in the kitchen. When homeowners expect visitors, they spend extra hours in the kitchen to have something to offer for the guests.

There is no denying that the kitchen is one of the most useful areas of the house. However, it is also one of the common sources of fire. This makes it essential to have fire safety equipment there. When not used with caution, the following can cause fire:

Cooking stoves

Electrical appliances

Cooking oils and greases

Water and electrical wirings

Cooking stoves and cooking oils are not dangerous by themselves. Fire in the kitchen usually happens because of unforeseen yet avoidable circumstances. To avoid dealing with fire in the kitchen, here are some ways to prevent them:

1. Check all electrical devices. Check the cords. See to it that there are no liquid substances near the device. Check the wires for damages too. If there are broken portions, have it examined and fixed. A small crack on your electrical appliances, does not only lead to poor performance, but can also lead to a fire.

2. Turn off the burners after using them. This is very important because often, cooks are busy with what they are cooking that they forget to turn off the cooking devices they used. This can lead to a fire if not attended to right away.

See to it that nothing blocks the vents as well.

3. Do not place flammable objects near the burners. There are many flammable objects in the kitchen. Examples of these would be rags, holders, towels, alcohols, and oils used for cooking. When the flame from the burner gets to these devices, it can quickly start a fire.

4. Always attend to what you are cooking. It is boring to stay in the kitchen all the time while waiting for the meat to cook. Most family members who cook, leaves the pot on the burner and do something else. It is so easy to forget that you are cooking something when you so other activities. However, you can still leave the kitchen but see to it that you have a timer with you. This will remind you to return there to check the meat.

5. Wear appropriate clothes when cooking. You do not have to wear the clothes worn by chefs. When cooking, wear something comfortable. Short-sleeved shirts are better. If you wear clothes with extra fabrics, the cloth can catch flame. Not only will you incur some burns but the incident can also lead to a fire.

Having fire safety equipment in the kitchen will help you feel secure. However, it is still best to prevent fire from occurring. In order to prevent fire in the kitchen, check your devices. Do not place flammable objects nearby. Most importantly, attend to what you are cooking.

Having specialized in the fire safety equipment and its' trade for over 20 years, Brian now works tirelessly to promote affordable fire safety for home and for business.