Don’t Let Grease Goblins Haunt Your Kitchen
October brings cooler nights, pumpkins on porches, and plenty of spooky fun. But if you’re running a commercial kitchen, there’s one villain that isn’t playing around: Grease Goblins.
These monsters hide in hood vents, ducts, and grease traps, building up day after day until suddenly, you’ve got a dangerous fire hazard on your hands. That’s why Kitchen Guard recognizes October as National Fire Prevention Month. We’re here to guard your kitchen against the goblins that threaten your safety.
Why Fire Prevention Month Matters
Fire Prevention Month is a nationwide observance — the longest-running public health campaign in the U.S. since 1922 — dedicated to raising awareness about fire safety. For commercial kitchens, the stakes are high:
Grease buildup is the #1 cause of restaurant fires.
More than 8,000 commercial kitchen fires start each year, and over 60% are tied to cooking equipment.
A hidden layer of grease can spark a costly fire, cause a failed inspection, or even shut your kitchen down.
Fire Safety Tips
31 Days of Fire Safety Tips
To celebrate Fire Prevention Month, Kitchen Guard is sharing 31 days of practical fire safety tips.
Kill Grease Goblins with Routine Cleaning
Don’t Let Goblins Hide Above the Hood
Keep Oil-Soaked Rags Away from Flames
Access is Protection: Clean Every Duct
Relight Every Pilot Before You Leave
Partnerships That Protect
This Fire Prevention Month, we’re teaming up with fire suppression companies and fire safety providers across the country. These partners handle inspections, extinguisher sales, and suppression system maintenance, while we eliminate the grease that could stop those systems from working.
