8 Cooking Tips to Prevent Kitchen Fires

You don't want your kitchen going up in flames. The most common source of household fires is cooking disasters. Whether you are in danger of a grease fire or a stray dishcloth burning, there are ways you can avoid these messes. Here are 8 cooking tips you can follow to lower your fire risk.


1. Stay Nearby

If you wish to avoid hiring remediation professionals, you should stay near what you are cooking. Be sure to turn off the burners if you leave the room.

2. Use a Timer

Make sure you check your food regularly. By setting a timer, you won't forget to check your food.

3. Clear the Stove

Dishcloths, oven mitts, and paper towels are all flammable. Therefore, you need to keep them off your stove.

4. Dress for Cooking

Wear tight-fitting, short-sleeved clothes when cooking. This is because loose clothing can touch the heat source and burst into flames.

5. Wipe Up Spills

Cooking on dirty surfaces is a fire hazard. Grease buildup is flammable, so make sure you wipe up your spills.

6. What Your Oils

Overheated oils can spill out of pans, land on burners, and catch fire. Therefore, you should know an oil's smoking point before working with it. Then, make sure you don't heat them higher than they can handle.

7. Cool Grease Before Dumping It

Throwing out hot grease could lead to a fire in your garbage can. Be sure to wait before you throw it out. You may even want to store it in an old container before tossing it.

8. Have a Working Smoke Detector

One of the most important tips is to have a working smoke detector in your Victoria, MN home. This alerts you to any excessive smoke or fires. To keep your working, make sure you change the battery every six months.


No one wants to deal with fire damage in their kitchen. Thankfully, these tips can help you prevent a fire in your home.

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