Kitchen Safety Education | Cook with Care

Between sharp kitchen utensils and hot appliances your kitchen can be a danger zone. Negleting to do some basic things in the kitchen can lead to some serious big injuries. Appliance and Mattress center offers a few tips to keep your kitchen a safer and cleaner place.

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Stove

Remove oven racks and wash them by hand with soap and water to remove any food spills that can burn in your oven. Turn pot and pan handles away from the edge of the stove to prevent accidental burns. When you’re using your stove, mark a safety zone to keep kids away from the dangerous heat.

Microwave

Teach kids to use an oven mitt when removing hot foods to avoid burns. Microwave a bowl of water for 3 minutes, remove and wipe down the inside of your microwave with a damp cloth to keep it clean. Follow this with a bowl of vanilla extract for 3 minutes to give your kitchen a nice smell.

Dishwasher

Keep the dishwasher closed if you’re not loading or unloading it. Sharp utensils can be a danger. Remove residue on the inside walls of your dishwasher by running an empty dishwasher with a cup of white vinegar. Steam from your dishwasher can be a danger. Take pre-cautions when opening the door to a steam heavy dishwasher.

woman_cooking_inside_the_kitchenFridge

To keep new produce as fresh as possible wash the removable refrigerator parts with warm soapy water to remove food spills. Refrigerator shelves should be positioned accordingly to prevent children from climbing inside to hide. Place your children’s healthy snacks on lower shelves in your fridge for an easy to reach on the go snack.

Take advantage of these quick tips that only require minutes to accomplish to keep your kitchen safe and danger free. If you find your appliances to be in danger it might be time to replace them.

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