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Prevent Burns In The Kitchen With A Simple Potholder Tip
By Elaina Friedman
Anyone who has toiled in the kitchen has probably been burnt trying to pick up a scalding hot pot. A pot needs time to cool down, but many people can't resist the urge to touch it.
One Reddit user suggests sticking a potholder or dry kitchen towel on the handle of your next hot skillet or pot to remind yourself and others not to touch it.
It might seem like glaringly obvious advice, but the American Burn Association shows that 72% of burn patients who come into emergency rooms each year get burnt at home.
With that said, it's helpful to keep in mind which burn-prevention materials work best with different kinds of heat conductors.
For example, when it comes to cast iron, one Redditor swears by silicone handles, claiming they'll "definitely save you from accidentally grabbing a hot handle."
However, if you're transferring a cast-iron dish from the stovetop to the oven, don't forget to remove the silicone handles first because they're intended for oven use.
If you're environmentally conscious, cloth potholders and cotton kitchen towels are your best bet, but just make sure they are completely dry.