A tea towel draped over an oven or stove handle may seem convenient, but it can become a serious fire hazard near hot surfaces.
Towels can scorch or ignite if they touch heating elements, burners, or other extremely hot areas.They can also pose risks to children, interfere with oven seals, and harbor bacteria when damp and bunched against warm surfaces.
For a safer kitchen, keep towels away from heat sources and store them in a clean, dry, easily accessible spot
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