Thanksgiving revolves around time with friends and family while enjoying a delicious meal. Roasting, searing, baking, frying, and sauteing, however, increase the chances of fire breaking out. To avoid the need for fire damage restoration in your home this holiday season, follow these do’s and don’ts.

Do:

Test smoke detectors.

Smoke detectors help you avoid having to undergo fire damage restoration because they alert you of problems before they become all-consuming.

Each floor of your home should have at least one alarm. One situated outside of every bedroom is recommended. Before you start cooking your Thanksgiving Day meal, test that each is functioning correctly. If you don’t have a smoke detector in your kitchen, have one installed.

Practice safe kitchen habits.

When in the kitchen, wear the right clothes to prevent accidents. Never wear clothing with baggy or loose sleeves. They may catch fire while you’re at the stove. Also, keep children at least three feet away from any food preparation stations. They may ignite a flame if they knock over pans and pots.

Don’t:

Leave food unattended.

Homeowners who leave food on the stove or in the oven may need fire damage restoration. Enlist help from friends and family if you need to step out of the kitchen. Always having someone in the kitchen to monitor meal preparation safeguards homes from fires.

Put out grease fires with water.

When grease or oil ignites into flame, don’t pour water on it. Water exasperates grease fires. Instead, turn off the heat and cover the flame with a metal lid to suffocate the flame. For smaller grease fires, dousing the flames with baking soda will extinguish them.

 

When fires occur, the fire damage restoration experts at A-1 Cleaning & Restoration in Red Wing, MN, will help return your home to normal. With more than 30 years of experience, their team of highly trained professionals offers a full slate of services designed to restore homes to their original condition, including smoke odor removal and carpet cleaning. Schedule an appointment by calling (651) 385-8442, or go online to learn more restoration and remediation.