December 18th, 2008 | 
Author: We all love our home because this is where we feel safe the most. Any person owning a home feels very confident to do whatever pops in the mind because it is one of the comfort zones of a human being. However, despite the comfort and safety that one person feels in this place, it can never escape threats or risks. It is also by human doings that this so-called home can be threatened by accidents. There are many accidents to mention but one of the most common incidences is fire.
It is our nature to use fire or any sources of heat to do our chores at home. For one, heat is important to maintain warmth despite having a below zero degree temperature outside; meaning it is important for survival. It is also important for cooking to ensure safe eating and to kill bacteria dwelling on raw food. Laundry is easily dried up with the use of heat.
The greatest source of heat comes from fire, at its controlled aspect. However, due to negligence and complacency, this main source of heat can eventually come in contact to something that could aggravate it. Usually easily combustible items are the main cause. Mind you it is scattered everything in your home. When these items are very near to the source, it is no doubt that your little flame can become monstrous in seconds.
At its aggravation point, the best tools that you can use to put it out are extinguishers. However, not all of us have this kind of equipment at home. In cases of fire, you can actually make use of items in your kitchen to put out fire. Below are some of them:
Water
This is the most common or the traditional way of putting out fire. However, this is only effective on ordinary combustible materials such as papers, wood, plastics and other solids. They are scary to use on electrical sources because anyone can be at risk for electrocution.
Baking Soda
This is best used on fires caused by fires brought about oils or grease. Just remember to turn off the source of hit, in this case gas before putting baking soda. It is also best for putting out small electrical and fuel fires.
Salt
This is the same concept as throwing sand to bury the fire. Salt when dropped in large amounts can deprive fire of oxygen. Actually, some people claims, Epsom salt is the best salt to put out fire. If you are not familiar with this, Epsom salt is used for washing the face, exfoliant and other beauty regimen you can think of. Now it can work as one of the best fire extinguishers.
It is your duty to protect your home. Fighting fire is never easy that it why it is better to try to put a stop on it before it gets worse. If you have no special equipment, you need to be resourceful and use the things that are available in your kitchen to fight fire. Just make sure you turn off the sources before fighting it for your safety and for the effectiveness of your remedy.
Having specialized in the extinguishers trade for over 20 years, Brian now works tirelessly to promote affordable fire safety for home and for business.
Article Source: Fire Busters: Common Kitchen Supplies that You Can Use In the Absence of Extinguishers
