Safety tips on Holiday Cooking

10/23/2019 (Permalink)

A table with a roasted turkey surrounded by all the holiday fixings.

The time for holiday cooking and baking is here! There will be cookies, candies, turkeys, hams, and all the sides a person could imagine. Family and friends will gather, reminiscing about the year’s accomplishments and events. But all of these things lead to distractions, which can cause some potentially dangerous situations.  House fires, smoke damages, and injuries increase during the holidays. Here are some safety tips on how to make sure you have a fun and safe holiday season.

1. Don’t wear loose clothing or sleeves while cooking.
2. If you’re frying, broiling, or grilling, never leave it unattended.
3. If you’re baking, simmering, roasting, or boiling food, you’ll need to check on it regularly.
4. Set a timer so you don’t forget that item you left in the oven.
5. Make sure that kids and pets stay clear of the cooking area.
6. Keep anything that can catch on fire clear of heat sources. Examples of this are pot holders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, food packages, towels, and curtains.
7. Clean surfaces on a regular basis so grease doesn’t have an opportunity to build up. Heavy buildup of grease and oils can become flammable.
8. Make sure you check the stove, oven, roasters, or any other cooking items to make sure they are shut off before going to bed or leaving the house.
9. It’s good to purchase a fire extinguisher to keep in your kitchen.

Our team at SERVPRO of Casper hopes you have a safe and fun holiday season!!!!