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Fire Safety Tips for Staining and Grilling

It’s the time of the year for outside projects and grilling! Before starting a project at your home or before using your grill, remember to learn about how to keep yourself and your property safe.

Thinking about re-staining the deck at your home? PURO-TEC PROPERTY RESTORATION would like to share some safety tips on wood staining from House Painting Info’s Article, “Wood Staining – Staying Safe.” This article shares many great tips on how to protect both yourself and your property, but we would specifically like to focus on the tips on how to prevent a fire from starting. Wood stain is extremely flammable, so it is necessary to understand how to prevent a fire from starting if you are working on a project like staining your deck.

1. Stain wood that is outside or in a well-ventilated room.
2. Keep open flames far away from the stain.
3. Avoid smoking nearby.
4. Do not have a pilot light near where you are staining.
5. Immerse used rags in water before they are put into the trash.

You can find the whole article here.

Like to have cookouts? Remember to find out safety information before you start grilling! Below is short video from the Naperville Fire Department.

The Always and Nevers

1. Always have the lid open when lighting your grill.
2. Never put your head near the grill while lighting it – always stand back.
3. Never grill in a confined space, such as a garage.
4. Always keep your grill at least 10 feet away from any house, siding, or deck.
5. Never start your grill with gasoline, kerosene, or alcohol – only use lighter fluid.
6. Never add anymore fluid to your grill if a fire has started.
7. Always let your coals cool (recommended a couple of days) before disposing of them in a metal
container.
8. Always keep your grill clean.
9. Always inspect your gas lines – if they look worn out have them replaced.

PURO-TEC PROPERTY RESTORATION wishes you a safe and happy summer!