A great American tradition is Thanksgiving. Spending the day making delicious dishes can also increase your chance of kitchen fire dame. For example, in 2015, around 1,760 homes caught fire during Thanksgiving dinner preparation, according to the US fire department. Here are some of the reasons why so many homes are at risk of catching fire on Thanksgiving and how we can prevent this from happening:
1. Cooking A Turkey
Cooking a turkey or any large piece of meat is the most common reason for fire damage during Thanksgiving. Turkey is the highlight of Thanksgiving dinner. But since there are many other dishes to make, people leave the turkey unattended, or they try to fry the turkey to save time. Improper deep frying can cause a serious grease fire.
When preparing your turkey dinner, you can fry the turkey outdoors to avoid fire damage. But even when you’re frying outside, you need to be aware of the surroundings and avoid trees and debris. Remember to release the turkey slowly into the oil so that the grease does not splash into the fryer.
When using an oven for cooking a turkey, keep an eye on it. If the turkey is on fire in the oven, extinguish the fire first before removing from the oven. Removing the burning turkey from the oven can cause other items to catch fire.
2. Children in the Kitchen
Letting your children stay in the kitchen while preparing Thanksgiving dinner may not be a good idea. Kids tendency to play may get out of control. They can drop candles or spill hot liquid all over. Some appliances can also catch fire, so you need to keep them away from the kitchen. Give them some toys to keep them busy while you prepare dinner.
3. Cluttered Kitchen
When the kitchen has clutter everywhere, it is hard to manage all activities. That increases the chances of fire, leading to fire damage. When the items in your kitchen are all over the place, you cannot concentrate on the cooking. After all, when you are cooking dinner, you need to only focus on preparing the food. Keeping an eye on the stove and cooking equipment can save you from a fire. You need to keep all the utensils, equipment, and electronic appliances back in their positions to avoid distractions.
Conclusion
ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning is here to help you when your home suffers from fire damage. We will restore your kitchen and surroundings if you encounter fire damage in West Tennessee. We will also deal with the insurance company on your behalf. Our professional team will manage all the restoration work the way you want and will update you about the process to ensure complete satisfaction.
