{"id":52265,"date":"2015-05-24T10:19:12","date_gmt":"2015-05-24T10:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ClevelandMomsRock.com\/?p=52265"},"modified":"2015-05-24T10:19:12","modified_gmt":"2015-05-24T10:19:12","slug":"outdoor-grilling-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clevelandmomsrock.com\/index.php\/2015\/05\/24\/outdoor-grilling-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Grilling Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The smell of burgers and hot dogs on the grill is a welcome smell after the long cold winter in northeast Ohio. Before lighting your gas or charcoal grill for the first time this season, follow some safety tips to ensure your safety, and the safety of others around you. Always inspect your grill prior to using it. Make sure all the fittings are tight, drip pans are clean, and there are no insect nests in the burners. Propane and charcoal grills should only be used outdoors, well away from your home, porch, deck railings and overhanging branches. Always keep children and pets away from the grill area, and never leave your grill unattended. Although propane grills have become more popular, some still prefer charcoal.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Charcoal grills<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; \u00a0 If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; \u00a0 Keep charcoal fluid and matches out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; \u00a0 When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container and away from all combustibles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Propane grills<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; \u00a0 Check all hose for leaks\u00a0before using it for the first time each year.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; \u00a0 \u00a0Never use matches or a lighter to check for leaks Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles. <b><\/b><\/li>\n<li>&#8211; \u00a0 \u00a0If your grill has a gas leak, turn off the gas tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. <b><\/b><\/li>\n<li>&#8211; \u00a0 \u00a0Don\u2019t light the grill with the lid closed.<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li>&#8211; \u00a0 \u00a0If the grill fails to light, keep the lid open for at least five minutes to allow residual gas to disperse before attempting to relight.<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li>&#8211; \u00a0 \u00a0Turn the valves off when you\u2019re finished cooking.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; \u00a0 \u00a0Make sure the gas grill is shut off and cooled off before covering your grill after use.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; \u00a0 \u00a0Do not smoke while handling the propane cylinder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Always follow manufactures lighting and safety instructions.<\/b><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The smell of burgers and hot dogs on the grill is a welcome smell after the long cold winter in<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":52272,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[7,1],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4NId2-dAZ","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":52383,"url":"https:\/\/clevelandmomsrock.com\/index.php\/2014\/06\/14\/foodtrucks-around-cleveland\/","url_meta":{"origin":52265,"position":0},"title":"Foodtrucks Around Cleveland","author":"Cleveland Moms Like You","date":"June 14, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"1.\u00a0216 Bistro -\u00a0Upscale street food with Tacos el Diablo, Chesapeake Bay Shrimp Bowl, Big Dude Stuffed Burgers, Flat Iron Philly, The Bistro Melt and more.\u00a0(Walnut Wednesdays, The Chomp, Food Truck Fridays, Lunch by the Lake) 2.\u00a0Beckham's B&M Barbque -\u00a0Barbecued meats, such as pulled pork, ribs, chicken.\u00a0(Walnut Wednesdays, Beats and Eats,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Featured&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Featured","link":"https:\/\/clevelandmomsrock.com\/index.php\/category\/featured\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":305,"url":"https:\/\/clevelandmomsrock.com\/index.php\/2013\/09\/25\/halloween_safety\/","url_meta":{"origin":52265,"position":1},"title":"Halloween Safety Tips","author":"Cleveland Moms Like You","date":"September 25, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"As Halloween approaches, it is important to prepare and plan ahead to make this holiday a safe one. \u00a0 \u00a0 Only buy costumes that are made from flame resistant material. 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