Safety Guide for Fun and Safe Summer BBQ in Outdoors

The summer season is on the horizon, which means longer evenings, enjoyable vacations, and action-packed weekends are coming. That also means it’s the best time to get the grill warmed up in summer BBQs. After all, you don’t want to spend your delicious summer meals in a sweltering kitchen.

For most of us, barbecues with loved ones in the summer season are one of the things we look forward to the most. However, most people are still under some restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning any social visits are not possible.

It’s really challenging, especially as most of us may not have seen loved ones for a long period now, and we still have a little way to go. We can still enjoy our beloved BBQs though, and we may just have to get a little more creative to make them even more enjoyable.

Safety Guide for Fun and Safe Summer BBQ in Outdoors
Safety Guide for Fun and Safe Summer BBQ in Outdoors

However, before you are going to plan your next backyard barbecue, make sure you focus on your grilling safety ideas. Whether you go with a gas or charcoal grill, you should know about the essential safety tips we cover in this article so you can be sure to have a safe and fun summer.

Grill outside and away from any structures or house

Farther is even better. Keep your outdoor BBQ grill at least 10 to 15 feet away from your beautiful home and any structures like garages and porches. Grills should not be utilized underneath patio covers either, as a flame could damage the structure above. This applies to both gas grills and charcoal.

Clean your grill frequently

Grease is a major source of fire. If you allow grease and fat to build upon your outdoor grill, they act as fuel for a fire. It may be a great option to clean your grate with a grill brush before each use.

Check for gas leaks

Before your first barbecue of the season, check the leakage of gas hoses by putting a little amount of soap and water solution on the outside of the hose and then use the gas. If there is a leakage, the solution will start to bubble. Other signals of propane leakage are the smell of gas near the barbecue or a pilot that won’t light.

Make sure your grill is secure

Only use your BBQ grill on a flat surface and make sure the grill can’t topple over.

Be ready to put out a fire

Make sure to have a fire extinguisher nearby just in case of any emergency. If the fire happens to be a grease fire, then you should use baking soda to put it out. You should never utilize water to prevent a grease fire as it could make the fire worse.

Never walk away from the grill

You should never leave the BBQ grill unattended and don’t allow children or pets to stay near the grill. Never try to move a hot barbecue grill or one that’s already lit. Remember that the BBQ grill will stay hot for a long time after you turn it off, so make sure to let it cool down completely before you try to move it.

Wear the right clothing

Clothing can easily catch fire, so make sure your clothes or apron strings don’t hang over the BBQ grill.

Shutting down the grill

Don’t get distracted by the delicious meals that you just cooked on the grill, and always remember to shut down your grill. As soon as cooking is done, turn off the burners and the fuel supply. If you’re working on a charcoal grill, let the coals cool completely before disposing of them.
These grilling safety tips are easy to perform and can make your summer cookout secure as well as enjoyable. Let the grilling begin!
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