PSA: My first real kitchen fire was in a Denver hotel during a wedding rush

Honestly, I grabbed the nearest sheet pan and slammed it over the flaming saute pan, which cut the oxygen and saved the dish. Anyone else have a go-to method for grease fires that doesn't involve a fire extinguisher?

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margaret_flores177d ago

Try keeping a box of baking soda right next to the stove. It smothers small grease fires fast without making a huge mess like flour would. Saved my bacon more than once, lol.

finley_flores287d agoMost Upvoted

Oh that's such a good point! It's wild how the simplest stuff around the house ends up being the most useful fix. I feel like we all overcomplicate things trying to find a special product when the answer is already in the cabinet. Like using vinegar for cleaning or a potato to take out a broken light bulb. Your baking soda trick totally fits that, just a basic thing that works way better than the fancy option.