How to put out a grease fire in your kitchen
Many people don't know what to do in the event of a grease fire in the kitchen. First instinct is to pour water on it, but that is the worst move you can make. The water reacts with the oil and can shoot hot grease and flames into your face. Please read over these steps and watch the video link on YouTube to put out a grease fire properly. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Immediately turn off the heat.
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Wet a kitchen towel under the kitchen faucet and wring it out so it's not dripping.
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Approach the stove while leaning back to keep your face away from potential flames and hot grease splatter. Extend your arms and carefully cover the fire with the towel to smother the flames. Wait for the fire to go out and don't touch the area until it cools.
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Click on the YouTube video link under Resources to watch a demonstration and reinforce what you've learned.
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Tips & Warnings
NEVER POUR WATER ON A GREASE FIRE!!!!
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Shuwana Hurt
Jul 02, 2008
Will post on the fridge! -
AutumnLeavz
May 28, 2008
I also like the baking soda trick. I always keep it near the stove just in case! Excellent tips!
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Pamela Wilson-Lipscomb
May 27, 2008
Haven't set my kitchen on fire for a few years now, but this is good to know.
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Patricia Resnick
May 23, 2008
I've used flour, baking soda, salt, to smother the flames, but this sounds much more practical and less messy. Thanks for the great tip!
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Patricia Resnick
May 22, 2008
I've used salt, flour and baking soda for smothering grease fires, but the wet towel sounds like a better idea. Great article!
