Memorial Day Grilling Safety Tips

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – The Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer. As the family gathers for outdoor activities and delicious food, our team at Graff Buick GMC Cadillac Mt. Pleasant wants to make sure you and your loved ones are safe when you pull out the grill. There is nothing like starting out the spring and summer seasons with the smell of sizzling hotdogs and hamburgers in the air, that is why this holiday we want you to stay safe in your backyard with these Memorial Day grilling safety tips.

1) Keep the grill outdoors and away from flammable structures
You should always grill outside. Grilling in your garage or home can put you at a high risk for fires. When you are grilling outside you don’t want to risk an accidental fire spreading to your deck, awning, or even your house.

2) Keep kids and pets a safe distance away
Children and pets can make fast and unexpected movements. They often don’t understand how hot the grill can get while on. Make sure you watch any small children or pets around the grill to prevent burns or injury. 

3) Never leave grill unattended
While you keep an extra eye on the kids and animals, you will also not want to leave the grill unattended. If you have to leave the grill, have another adult keep an eye on the food and the people around.

4) Wear safe clothing
As important as it is to keep others safe around the grill, it is just as important to keep yourself safe. Restrain from wearing loose hanging clothing while grilling to prevent any garments from catching on fire.

5) Clean your grill after every use
This is a tip that often gets overlooked. Remember to clean any old food build up, grease pans, or trays after using them. It is important to clean your grill after every use to help prevent built up grease and old food from causing grease fires. 

Have a fun and safe holiday weekend with our Memorial Day grilling safety tips. Now you and your family can welcome the summer season with delicious food and good times. Want another to celebrate this Memorial Day weekend? Stop in to Graff Buick GMC Cadillac Mt. Pleasant and test drive a 2016 GMC Acadia. With premium performance, top safety features, and enough room for the whole family, this crossover will help you bring in the summer with style. Contact our sales staff today for more details.

You can also get your current vehicle ready for the warm weather with our Spring Car Care page! Learn the importance of seasonal maintenance and how getting everything from your tires to fluids checked will have your car performing better than ever. We also offer tips on how to spring clean your vehicle’s exterior and interior. Looking for more tips on routine maintenance? Our Service section gives you answers to your FAQs and you can check out the service specials currently happening at the dealership.

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com

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