Kitchen Safety

Safety Tips:
If you are under ten you should always be supervised by an adult when cutting. Always use the appropriate size knife for the task. Always use a cutting board to prevent scratches to the counter. Wash the board with soapy water after you use it. Slice away from your fingers that are holding the food, not toward them. Make sure the knife is sharp, but not too sharp. When you're done using the knife, clean it and put it away where you got it.

Safe Microwaving:
Using a microwave is quick and easy, but there are some important safety rules to follow. To prevent injures follow our safety tips.

Safety Rules:
Use oven mitts or potholders to remove the container from the microwave. Never use foil or other metal items inside the microwave because they can start a fire. Only use containers that are safe for microwave use, otherwise the container could melt. Always cover your items but leave a little space for breathing. Don't stand close to the microwave. This may hurt you.

Using a Toaster Oven Safely:
Using a toaster oven is quick, easy, and convenient. Here are some safety tips for using a toaster oven.

Safety Tips:
Don't touch metal parts without a mitt or potholder. Before you clean the toaster oven let it cool so you won't burn yourself. When cleaning the toaster oven, the crumbs and pieces of food that broke off are in the bottom, so make sure you get those out.

Cleaning up Messes:
When you cook it is possible to spill, break things, or make messes, so here are some clean up tips.

Clean up Tips:
If you break or spill anything clean it up right away. If a glass or dish is broken, sweep up all pieces with a broom. Do not sweep up broken pieces with your hands, they could cut you. Sweep broken items into a dustpan or a separate bag, and then throw it away. Wipe the area with a damp paper towel to pick up small pieces of glass that may be left over. If you spilled oil or gravy wipe it up and then clean with soap and water until the surface is oil-free. If soap doesn't work, use cornstarch and rinse with water. If you have spilled lemonade or soda clean it up with a dry paper towel then use a wet paper towel to get the sticky stuff off. Then dry off the surface.

Other Kitchen Safety Tips:
When you wash your hands make sure they're really dry, otherwise if you unplug something you could get an electrical shock. Don't put too many plugs into one socket or use an extension cord. Keep children away from anything in use to prevent them from getting hurt. Don't let children play around in the kitchen. If kids are around don't leave chairs around the stove. They could start a fire or get burned.

How to put Out a Kitchen Fire:
For grease fires in a pan or in an oven, use a lid or plate to smother the flames. With small paper, rubber, or plastic fires, douse the object in water. If possible put the small object in the sink and run water on it.

If you follow all of our kitchen safety tips you will be safe in the kitchen.

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