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6/22/2023 (Permalink)
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Whether you own or rent your home, the hazard of fire is just the same. Flames can spark in any room in the home, but the kitchen is an area you should be extra mindful of.
No matter where flames spark, being aware of hazards and taking precautions to prevent disaster is the key to keeping your Chicago home safe. The kitchen has many obvious dangers you can be mindful of to ensure calamity doesn’t occur when you are cooking up a storm.
Avoid igniting flames as you cook by keeping these tips in mind as you work to fireproof your Chicago kitchen:
The kitchen is the most common place in your home where fires can spark, so you’ll need to be extra cautious. Take a moment to assess all the hazards you could run into while cooking In your Chicago kitchen.
Grease fires are a common cause of cooking emergencies. A buildup of grease on stove tops, range hoods and dirty oven racks are common culprits that can quickly create flames.
Unattended clutter, like towels, oven mitts and plastic wrap, near heating sources, can easily lead to flames. To keep these hazards from sparking a disaster as you cook, you’ll need to keep everything clean and organized.
A dirty cooking space presents a danger that can quickly lead to flames. By incorporating simple daily cleaning habits into your routine, you can easily prevent this careless cause of flames.
Before cooking up a tasty meal, thoroughly wipe down your oven, countertops, stovetops and any other surfaces you use. Make sure your cooking area is free of items that could potentially cause a fire as well.
You can also clean your smaller appliances, like your toaster and microwave, to remove excess grease and food particles.
Despite your best efforts, flames are still capable of unexpectedly sparking in the kitchen. To combat these unexpected events, you’ll need to have a few safety measures in place.
Keep the smoke detectors near your kitchen in good shape to ensure they are set off if flames spread. Test them regularly, and make sure they always have a fresh set of batteries.
Lastly, having a fire extinguisher in your Chicago kitchen is a good idea. Ensure it’s in an easily accessible area and that everyone in your household knows how to use it.
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