{"id":19630,"date":"2023-01-26T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/natick-ma-puroclean-natick\/?post_type=blog&amp;p=19630"},"modified":"2023-01-26T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T09:00:00","slug":"tips-to-avoid-kitchen-fires-in-your-home","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/natick-ma-puroclean-natick\/blog\/tips-to-avoid-kitchen-fires-in-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Avoid Kitchen Fires In Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"421\" data-id=\"19631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/natick-ma-puroclean-natick-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/986\/2023\/01\/Resized-Stove-Burner.jpg\" alt=\"Stove burner to show the dangers of kitchen fires in the home\" class=\"wp-image-19631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/natick-ma-puroclean-natick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/986\/2023\/01\/Resized-Stove-Burner.jpg 621w, https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/natick-ma-puroclean-natick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/986\/2023\/01\/Resized-Stove-Burner-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kitchen Fire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter is here in the Metrowest part of Massachusetts; this means no more grilling and cooking outside. In turn, the stovetop is getting much more use than it does throughout the rest of the year. With this change, it is always a good idea to look into some ways to prevent having a kitchen fire or accident in your home this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turn Pot and Pan Handles In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is most likely the first safety tip almost everyone was taught regarding stove safety. Something as simple as turning the handles of your cookware in and reducing the chances of being bumped into can create a much safer kitchen. This can help stop spills of oil or grease that may lead to a kitchen fire. Of course, this is a practice that is good for any kitchen but is especially important when there are children in the household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have a Fire Extinguisher Available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having a fire extinguisher and knowing where it is and how to use it is very important. It is a good idea to make sure that most people in the house know the steps to follow if there is a fire in the kitchen. Making sure that they know where the extinguisher is stored as well as how to operate it is key to stopping a fire from getting any worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Cooking Equipment Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Regular cleaning of cooking equipment can help prevent kitchen fires by reducing the number of combustible materials introduced to a flame or intense heat. This is especially important when using a gas stove as the flame is open and has easier access to the bottom of the cookware. The stove top itself should also be cleaned regularly to avoid any buildup of material on the stove itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In a Time of Need Give Us a Call<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, following these tips alone won\u2019t make your kitchen immune to a fire, however, they will help reduce the risk of an emergency happening in your home. If an issue does occur call us at PuroClean of Auburn or Natick. We have a 24\/7 Live Calling service where you can reach a real person at any time should an emergency appear, please give us a call at <a href=\"tel:+17814740200\" class=\"phone-link\">(781) 474-0200<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kitchen Fire Winter is here in the Metrowest part of Massachusetts; this means no more grilling and cooking outside. 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