SERVPRO of Murrieta Recommends Keeping a Fire Extinguisher in the Kitchen

Family dinners can get a little out of hand sometimes. Keeping a fire extinguisher nearby can help keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire. SERVPRO^® of Murrieta recommends families keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen to battle any fires before they get out of control.

Fire is Fast

Cooking fires can happen quickly:

• Grease in the oven or on the stove can burst into fire from intense cooking heat; it doesn’t need an open flame.
• Flammable objects, such as towels, paper, curtains, or clothing are a danger if near heat sources. The fires from these objects may spread easily to other parts of the kitchen or the entire house.
• Use a spatter screen to keep oil or other liquids from flammable objects – as a bonus, the screens reduce the mess left behind on the stove and backsplash.

SERVPRO of Murrieta

Fires may ruin a meal, but they don’t have to ruin the kitchen. SERVPRO of Murrieta is available to remediate smoke damage, soot, and other problems.

Call us at 951-894-4392. Emergency services are available all day, every day, including weekends and holidays.

Smoke damage is like a large puppy; it gets even bigger over time. You may think you’ve gotten rid of a stain, only to realize the stain is paler but not gone. Worse, the smoke or soot particles continue to corrode plaster, wood, wiring, plastics, marble, and (over a long time) even metal. Even worse, the smell lingers. Because smoke and soot travel with the air currents, evidence of fire damage may end up in the rooms farthest from the kitchen, inside closed drawers and on the top shelf of closets.

At SERVPRO of Murrieta, we are trained to find and remediate all kinds of fire damage. We clean and disinfect all surfaces, including the insides of air ducts. We have equipment to eliminate even the clingiest odors.

Instead of Turkey on Turkey Day…

Some people don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, and many people have food preferences or restrictions that make traditional meals impractical. We found some alternatives, and the best part is these options are good for anyone who eats.

Vegetarian Lasagna

Carbohydrates, cheese, and it even looks festive – it’s perfect! People who don’t like cheese can leave it out. Use roasted vegetables (butternut squash, delicata, pumpkin) and sage and nutmeg to make it familiar to traditionalists.

Stuffed squash

Make it look festive with whatever vegetables look good at the Farmers Market.

Pumpkin Pot Pie

We found this recipe while looking for something else (how did people waste time before the internet) and while it’s an old one, it’s worth keeping: http://www.earthyfeast.com/recipe/pumpkin-pot-pie/

Happy Holiday

Whatever holiday(s) you celebrate, have a great time. At SERVPRO of Murrieta, we look forward to happy neighbors.