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[–] seaQueue@lemmy.world 36 points 2 years ago (2 children)

If you need to put out a small kitchen fire in an emergency and have no other way to do it rip the top off a box of baking soda and use the contents to smother the fire. As the baking soda heats it releases CO2 starving the fire of oxygen, the remaining salt also prevents oxygen from reaching the burning material.

Even better, always have a fire extinguisher handy in the kitchen - don't bury it under the sink or in a closet.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 23 points 2 years ago

Fire extinguishers and baking soda, always have them in the kitchen.

Life saver on fire extinguishers: Practice. See a post like this? JUMP and run to your extinguisher. Can you find it by reflex?

Because if shit goes south, you don't have time to think about it. Just try it a few times when it occurs to you. Like NOW. A time or three will get you in the zone.

While you're at it, check the gauge on the side. Look good? OK, there's a place to pencil in the last time it was checked. Do so. I just did! Thanks OP!

[–] w2tpmf@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Does no one have lids for their cookware? Just cover it. A cutting board or cookie sheet works good too.

[–] seaQueue@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Not all kitchen fires are on the stove, toasters and toaster ovens are common culprits as well.