Three Tips for Great and Safe Grilling

6/11/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Richland Hills Offers 3 Tips for Great and Safe Grilling

In Texas, grilling is a year-round activity! Steaks on a cold winter’s day are just as welcome as grilled hamburgers and hot dogs by the pool. Since Texas grilling knows no seasonal boundaries, neither should grilling safety practices. Here are some tips from SERVPRO of North Richlands Hills to help.

The NFPA explains, “In 2013-2017, fire departments went to an annual average of 10,200 home fires involving grills, hibachis or barbecues per year, including 4,500 structure fires and 5,700 outside or unclassified fires. These fires caused an annual average of 10 civilian deaths, 160 civilian injuries and $123 million in direct property damage.”

Three Tips for Great and Safe Grilling

1. Know Your Grill

Knowing your grill starts by making sure you have read the instructions to understand how to assemble and use it correctly. Every model of grill has its own needs and taking the time to make sure you know them not only enhances what you grill, it also makes sure you are grilling safely.

2. Take Care of Your Grill

A good grill can cost a significant amount of money. Because the investment in your grill can be significant, taking care of that investment should be priority. Make sure you regularly clean the surfaces, removing grease and ash. Regularly inspect hoses and connections if you own a gas grill. Not only will this extend the life of your grill, it can help prevent grill fires.

3. Take Care of the Area Around Your Grill

Where you cook matters. Cooking on uneven surfaces or too close to structures can affect the quality of your cooking. By taking the time to find a stable place for your grill, with the proper distance from structures – you can focus on the impact of your smoke and fire on the meat, not the impact of the smoke and fire on the surfaces surrounding your grill.

Following these easy grilling safety tips can help prevent fires and ensure your year-round grilling is safe and fun.

If a structure fire does occur SERVPRO of North Richland Hills is ready to help 365 day a year, 24 hours a day. For more information call 817-589-1499 or go to our website at www.SERVPROnorthrichlandhills.com