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Watch What You Heat: 5 Kitchen Safety Tips
(BPT) - Cooking equipment is the top
cause of home fires, and the second leading
cause of home fire deaths, according to the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
“Considered to be one of the more
preventable types of fires, kitchen fires can
be avoided by following a few commonsense
guidelines,” says Tarsila Wey, director
of marketing at First Alert. “Home safety
experts recommend having at least one fire
extinguishing product conveniently located
in the kitchen, as well as on every level of
the home and in the garage.”
Be prepared to fight the small flames by
following the below tips to stay safe in the
kitchen.
Properly equip your home. Keep your family
and house safe by ensuring that functioning
smoke alarms are installed throughout your
home. The NFPA recommends one alarm
on every floor, including the basement, and
inside every bedroom. In addition, install
smoke alarms at least 10 feet from cooking
appliances to minimize false alarms. All
alarms should be tested monthly, and for
alarms without 10-year batteries, replace the
batteries every six months.
Keep an eye on your food. Staying in the
kitchen while cooking is key to preventing oven
or stovetop fires. Whether you’re simmering,
baking, boiling or roasting, check on your
food regularly. If you need a reminder that
the oven or stove is on, just set
a timer. Be aware that fires can
happen fast, so if you must leave
the kitchen - even for a short period
of time - turn off the stove.
Clean your appliances. Keep all
your appliances clean of grease and
food debris that could potentially
cause a fire. Clear the toaster of
crumbs and wipe down the stovetop
as needed. Ovens should be cleaned
at least every three to six months.
Clear off kitchen countertops.
Keep your countertops clean
and clear of flammable objects.
Move items such as pot holders,
wooden utensils, plastic bags, food
packaging and paper towels away
from the stove, oven or any other
kitchen device that generates heat.
Be prepared when disaster
strikes. Over 70 percent of fire
extinguisher owners say that they
would not feel very comfortable
actually operating one. Providing
homeowners with a user-friendly,
affordable solution, the First Alert
Tundra Fire Extinguishing Spray features
a lightweight spray-can design that has no
pins or levers - making it easy to use. It can
put out common household fires, including
cooking oil, fabric, paper, wood and electrical
fires. Tundra sprays four times longer than an
average fire extinguisher and fits perfectly in
your kitchen cabinet. Plus, it won’t damage
your stove or countertop; simply wipe the
area clean with a damp cloth.
Having the necessary fire safety tools and
knowledge, and talking with your family
members about these safety precautions, can
help prevent potentially fatal kitchen fires.
To learn more tips and tricks, visit www.
FirstAlert.com.
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