12 Days of Holiday Safety Tips, Day 9 Baking Safety

12/9/2020 (Permalink)

12 Days of Holiday Safety Tips. Happy Holidays from SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville!

We all enjoy baking during the holiday season, even us at SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville! Getting together with family and friends to enjoy some traditional holiday food is something that many of us hold close to our hearts. However, the holiday season can involve many activities and distractions that can contribute to us being unfocused in the kitchen. Unfortunately, this is when accidents can occur. 

It is imperative to stay alert when you are baking during the holidays! SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville is here to share some of our recommendations to prevent kitchen fires while baking!

• Equipment Check

Equipment safety lies at the heart of all baking success. Your oven should work properly and heat to the correct temperature. It also needs to stay clean. Spills on the bottom of the oven can catch fire, so check for them and clean them before and after you bake.

• Use a Timer 

Leaving the room while you are baking leads to opportunities for fires to start and spread unchecked. If you are in the kitchen preparing several different baked goods at once, set timers to remind you to stop and check on baked goods regularly.

• Kitchen Conscious

Keep anything that can catch fire - pot holders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, food packaging, towels or curtains - away from your stove, oven or any other appliance in the kitchen that generates heat. And do not wear loose clothing or sleeves that dangle while baking, that can catch fire too!

• Smoke Alarm

Install a smoke alarm near your kitchen, and on each level of your home. Use the test button to check it each month. Replace all batteries at least once a year if your smoke alarm requires it.

• Fire Safety

Always check appliances are turned off. Also, consider purchasing a fire extinguisher to keep in your kitchen and take training on the proper use of extinguishers.

The above safety tips can certainly help prevent a baking-related fire from breaking out, but that does not mean that you are always completely protected. Accidents do happen, so it is important that you contact fire remediation experts if your home has suffered from a kitchen fire. Our team at SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville want to keep our community safe during this holiday season. For more information on fire damage restoration services, contact SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville, we are available 24/7, at 916-933-3890.