Tips to Remember When Grilling

Even though Labor Day has officially signaled end of summer, families are still utilizing grills as the warm weather lingers for one last hurrah. Grilling all summer long may have left you or someone you know with a false sense of grill safety whether you’ve cooked a single chicken or hosted a barbecue every weekend.

It’s always important to remember these basic grilling safety tips:

• Grilling should only take place outdoors and in a cleared space. Grilling in an enclosed space such as your home or garage can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning which may potentially be deadly.
• Be aware that just because you’re outside, you’re not necessarily safe. Grilling should take place at least 10-feet from your home with no dry brush or leaves nearby that may catch fire.
• Keep your distance while grilling by using long-handled tongs or grill forks. Never squirt an accelerant directly onto the grill and always keep clothing tucked away.
• Grills should never be left unattended when lit. Always be prepared to put out a fire with a nearby garden hose or a fire extinguisher, and be sure no unattended children are left near the grill.
• The most common cause of grilling injuries is the fuel line. Whether it’s broken, contains faulty hoses, or unbalanced venturi tubes, an unchecked fuel line can be dangerous.

Keeping these points in mind for the last few weeks of the grilling season will help you avoid the most common causes of grilling accidents. If your home has recently been damaged by a grilling accident or other fire-related disaster, contact PuroClean of South Charlotte at (704) 644-8686 or visit www.puroclean911.com immediately.