Thanksgiving Kitchen Tips
Steps to keep your kitchen safe
The kitchen is the heart of the home during the holidays, making kitchen and fire safety even more important. ServiceMaster DSI wants you to remember these safety tips.
Stay in the Kitchen
Stay in the kitchen while cooking on the stove top to keep an eye on the food.
Don’t Leave the Turkey
It may be tempting to leave because of the long cook time, but it is necessary to stay in the house while the turkey is cooking. If deep-frying a turkey, there’s a few extra steps you can take to keep things safe:
Stay at least 10 feet away from any structure.
Find flat ground to place the deep fryer on.
Use a thawed and dry turkey
Monitor the oil temperature
Be prepared with a fire extinguisher in case of emergency.
Keep Floor Clear
Keep the floor clear of clutter such as coats or purses. Kids and other family members could trip.
Keep an Eye on Knives
Make sure the knives are visible to all adults and out of reach of all the children.
Smoke Alarms
Test the smoke alarms before the big day. Having a functioning smoke alarm can alert everyone in case of an emergency.
This article is courtesy of ServiceMaster Restore at www.servicemasterdsi.com