New Survey Finds Most Americans Prefer to Cook at Home

2/10/2022 (Permalink)

Cooking at home can be healthy and a way to save money, but make sure you're also being safe.

In the Kitchen in Lousia, Orange and Madison County

Believe it or not, cooking at home is still the preference of 98% of Americans, according to a new survey. Almost 40% of those that responded said they make meals at home daily. All of this cooking at home means less expensive and in many cases, healthier food. There is a downside to this trend according to the National Fire Protection Association.

Kitchen Safety

Unattended cooking was the leading cause of cooking fires and casualties. Clothing was the item first ignited in less than 1% of these fires, but clothing ignitions led to 8% of the home cooking fire deaths. One part of the NFPA research was surprising, more than one-quarter of the people killed by cooking fires were sleeping at the time.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends you follow these safety tips when cooking:

Stand by your pan:

If you leave the kitchen, turn the burner off.

Watch what you are cooking:
Fires start when the heat is too high. If you see any smoke or the grease starts to boil, turn the burner off.

Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove:

Then no one can bump them or pull them over.

Keep a pan lid or baking sheet nearby:

Use it to cover the pan if it catches on fire. This will put out the fire.

If you have fire damage in your home, call SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange, Madison County (540) 513-3111. Our trained technicians are ready to help. We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage. We can respond immediately to your emergency and have the expertise to handle your restoration or cleaning needs.

There are two different types of smoke, wet and dry. As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire. Before restoration begins, SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange, Madison County will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during pretesting.

It’s worth making a call to SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange, Madison County and let our trained, professional crews handle the situation safely and efficiently. If you would like to learn more about our team.