Clean your Kitchen!

8/1/2020 (Permalink)

Did you know that a vast majority of all fires in the home are started in the kitchen? It makes sense when you think about it, but the reasons for these fires sometimes have simpler solutions than you may think! Many fires are started simply by means of messiness. If food is near your toaster oven or a flammable liquid spills near your stove top, you have a potential fire on your hands! So, what’s the solution to these sticky situation? CLEAN!!!

Simply scrubbing your appliances (while they are turned off and unplugged, of course) or wiping down dry surfaces can save your home from disaster! Also, be sure to strategically place any food or cardboard boxes so that they are not able to catch on fire by a nearby source!

Even though SERVPRO of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is always here for you and ready to help with any fire disaster, we would much rather know the wonderful residents of Baltimore stay safe and avoid any and all disasters! So be sure to keep your kitchen spick and span to help prevent future potential fires in your home!