Our Top 10 Tips for Safety in the Kitchen
Kitchen safety seems like a huge topic at first glance: there are all sorts of hazards around cookers and other potentially dangerous kitchen gadgets. However, well organised solid oak kitchens will be inherently safer than any which are cluttered, and by following some simple steps you can minimise most risks.
Here are our top ten tips:
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1.Knives are one of the most obviously dangerous things you’ll keep in a kitchen, so make sure you store these within a wooden block or a drawer when not in use. Also make sure that all knives cannot be easily accessed children.
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2.Get a fire extinguisher for your kitchen. This safety device might not do much for your cherry pies, but it can be essential in averting a disaster. Make sure you know how to use it before a fire breaks out – you won’t want to waste time reading the directions amidst the flames. In case of a grease fire, salt and/or baking soda will help if you do not have a fire extinguisher.
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3.The kitchen is a dangerous place even for a grown adult, so make sure that unless absolutely unavoidable, children and pets are kept well away from appliances when cooking. Small and inquisitive hands could easily cause an accident by reaching for objects that are not safe for them to touch.
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4.Continuing the theme of making your kitchen child-safe, consider putting childproof locks or clips not only on your wood kitchen cabinets but also on your oven. They’re a cheap solution that may save your child’s life!
5.Additionally to clips and locks for doors, soft-close kitchen drawers will ensure that little fingers don’t get trapped. All of our kitchen drawers have Blum™ BLUMOTION™ drawer sides, runners and mechanisms as standard.
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6.Kitchen sponges and cloths are a home for all sorts of nasty bugs – there is usually more bacteria present on these than in and around your toilet. Be sure to wash your dishtowels and sponges frequently to get rid of bacteria or instead simply replace them often.
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7.Scalding is one of the most common injuries in the kitchen, so take great care when handling anything that involves boiling or steaming. To avoid accidents, turn handles of pots and pans inward rather than allow them to stick out. Don’t forget to keep a pair of oven gloves to hand, too.
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8.Avoid wearing inappropriate clothing while cooking. That means loose sleeves and sweaters, as well as anything that leaves you too exposed in case of fires or spilt boiling water or oil. If in doubt, wear an apron!
9.Clean up spills immediately – floors are slippery when wet, and pools of water can quickly become a bacterial soup. Some spills can stain worktops and flooring when spilt, so act fast to keep your kitchen looking its best.
10.Lastly, to ensure your wooden worktops don’t have any sharp edges, why not consider rounded radius corners and profile edges on worktops? If you’re buying a worktop from us, we can make these adjustments for you before shipping your worktop – just get in touch to find out more.
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