Dealing with uncontrollable flames on your barbecue? These fun outdoor cooks turn risky when fires rage too high, endangering you and your guests.
Fortunately, as seasoned grillers know, a simple baking soda and water spray quickly reduces flames without extinguishing the heat entirely. Here's how:
Contents 1. Pour 50 cl (about 2 cups) of water into a spray bottle.
2. Stir in one tablespoon of baking soda until dissolved.
3. Stand at a safe distance from the grill.
4. Spray generously onto the flames.
Flames drop immediately—no more towering blazes!
Your barbecue is now safer, with no risk of burns to you or your guests.
The fire stays controlled: low enough for perfect sausages without charring.
Keep this spray handy by your grill for peace of mind. It works for fondue pots too.
When heated, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) releases carbon dioxide gas, which smothers flames by cutting off their oxygen supply.
The fire reduces but keeps cooking—quick, safe, and reliable.
