Prevent Kitchen Fires with these Mindful Tips??

Although a rare occurrence, a fire can break out in your kitchen from minor mistakes or from lack of attention. Today we will briefly discuss how to keep you safe in the kitchen while cooking your favorite meals. According to the National Association of State Fire Marshals and the National Safety Council, here are some preventative measures to ensure you reduce the chances of a cooking fire.

• Ensure you stay in the kitchen. It may be second nature for you to try to knock out other things around your home while cooking, however, unattended food is the leading cause of cooking fires.
• Be sure to wear short or close-fitting sleeves while you cook, to prevent your garments from catching fire.
• If you are cooking with the kiddos, be sure to watch their every move and teach them how to stay safe.
• Keep cooking areas wiped down as food and grease build-up can lead to a fire.
• Make sure you keep towels, pot holders, and other fabrics away from hot surfaces.
• Solvents and flammable cleaners should always be kept away from heat sources. Additionally, never keep gasoline in your home.
• Ensure that pan handles are turned inward to prevent food spills that can lead to serious burns.

Even when preventative measures are taken, sometimes accidents happen. Therefore, take these steps in case of an emergency.

• Call your local fire department immediately. Having the department's direct emergency number will be more helpful than just calling 911 where response time could be longer.
• If a grease fire ignites, put a lid on the pot to calm the flames, then quickly turn off the heat and leave the lid in place while the pan cools down.
• Using baking soda can also help you extinguish cooking fires.
• If a fire starts in your oven or broiler, be sure to keep the door closed and turn off the heat to suppress the fire.
• Ensure that you keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and learn how to use one.
• Always, keep a working smoke detector in your home, and be sure to test it monthly.

Go over these tips with you and your family to guarantee safety while cooking in your home. Additionally, if you are looking to elevate your cooking while maintaining your safety, check out Equator's induction cooktop options! Engineered with your safety in mind, there are several models to choose from like our BIC 244 equipped with four burners, power boost function, optimum safety, and so much more. Get the BIC 244 today with Equator, or stop by your local, Lowe's or Home Depot.