Memorial Day Weekend Grilling Safety Tips

5/24/2019 (Permalink)

Practice these grilling safety tips this Memorial Day Weekend!

Memorial Day weekend is finally here! For many of us, that means heading outside and firing up the grills for an outdoor celebration which typically signals the start of the summer season. Here at SERVPRO of Avondale/Goodyear/Southwest Phoenix, we wanted to put together some grilling safety tips to make sure everything runs smooth during your Memorial Day weekend with zero fires and injuries.

• Avoid wearing any loose clothing while grilling
• If you’re using a propane grill, be sure to check the propane tank for leaks
• Grill outside away from your home or any other building structures
• Do not grill around any weeds, trees or dry brush
• Grill on a flat and stable surface to avoid the grill from tipping over
• Take extra precaution when using charcoal lighter fluid. Do not spray it elsewhere, only in the grill.
• Keep the grill clean to avoid grease buildup
• Do not leave your grill unattended
• Have baking soda readily available to put out any grease fires that may start and also a fire extinguisher. Do not use water to put out flames.

We hope you and yours has a safe and wonderful Memorial Day weekend!