Safety First Before the Feast!

11/13/2020 (Permalink)

Safety First Before the Feast!

Each November, families come together and gather around the table to feast on a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, and if you don't practice safe cooking habits, your happy holidays could quickly become hazardous in the blink of an eye. If you plan on using a turkey fryer during this holiday season, check out these tips we've put together. 

• Turkey fryers can easily tip over and spill hot oil across a large area. Only use your turkey fryer outdoors and on a stable level area well away from anything that can burn. 
• Establish a 3-foot kid-free and pet-free zone. Tiny hands and paws can cause spills and burn injuries. 
• Do not overfill your turkey fryer; oil will spill out when the turkey is cooking. To determine the right amount of cooking oil, place the turkey in the fryer with water first. 
• Never out a frozen turkey in the fryer. Always thaw your turkey before attempting to fry it. 
• Turkey fryers can overheat. Make sure to check the temperature with a cooking thermometer so the oil won't overheat. 
• Always use long cooking gloves when handling the pot, lid, or handles of the turkey fryer. 

If the unthinkable happens and fire strikes in your Pickens County home, give the experts at SERVPRO of Pickens County a call (864) 855-3993. We will help make it "Like it never even happened."