People all over the world give thanks for the blessing of the harvest and the year ahead of the eve of Thanksgiving in October. It is, however, the number one cause of cooking fire across America, a study by National Fire Protection Association states. It is easy for one to get carried away into being sloppy while cooking Turkey for a large number of visitors. Safety must, therefore, be the top priority for those kitchen experts especially while cooking Turkey on Thanksgiving. Here are the top three tips to keep in mind to prevent a house fire when cooking Turkey for Thanksgiving.
Don’t leave cooking unattended
It is important for cooks to use the involved cooking appliances properly. Unattended cooking is among the top reasons known to lead to a house fire. Cooking Turkey requires a little bit of everything, from broiling to grilling and frying. While simmering, baking or roasting isn’t worrisome as such, one needs to ensure that someone is present while the whole cooking procedure takes place. Don’t be under the wrong impression that being absent for a few minutes to finish a few household chores won’t cause damage. It is in these few minutes that a disaster takes place. Set a timer so that you keep a check on food even if you’re absentminded.Prevent accidental tipping
If you are a frequent cook then you will understand the importance of ensuring complete care while the procedure is taking place. This especially needs to be done with the objective of preventing and treating burns. Small cautious steps such as utilizing back burners, avoiding hot panhandles, coiling mixers/blenders make a ton of a difference. Avoid your skin’s exposure to hot cooking surfaces by wearing long-sleeved tops and closed-toe footwear. Covering your hands with the use of oven mitts or potholders also ensure safety. In case, you do experience burn, you need to quit cooking immediately. Turn off all the cooking utensils instantly and seek medical help right away.In case of a fire
There are certain techniques that one needs to follow if they wish to fight a small fire. Non-glass lids are the best way to smother the fire in case it begins on a pan. Turn off the burner immediately and slide the lid over the pan. Keep the lid in place until the time the fire completely extinguishes. Keep in mind, pouring water on the grease fire can restart the fire. In case, the fire turns out to be big, you must contact the emergency services immediately. However, before contacting them, you must vacate the kitchen and shut the door behind you. Shutting the door prevents the spread of fire. It is advisable to be in mobile reach of a fire extinguisher. Remain certain about its expiration date. This will allow you to fight fires during the time of emergency. Keep children away from toying with kitchen utensils when they are in use.Ultimately, it is all about ensuring one’s safety by following simple steps of caution. You can contact us at UtahFloodCleanup.com for any other information regarding this matter.
About the Author:
Josh Ray is a disaster cleanup professional and the owner of Utah Flood Cleanup. He is a certified mold professional, asbestos inspector, water damage IICRC carpet cleaning professional, and holds an RRP certification. You can rest easy knowing an experienced professional is helping repair your fire damage, water damage, or mold remediation issue.
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