Q&A for How to Prevent Accidents in the Kitchen

Preventing accidents minimizes the damage you do to yourself or other things and people in the kitchen.

When you are done cooking or baking, wipe up the mess you made. Sweep the floors if you spill or drop something messy, and dust a lot, too.

Look for a pan that has an insulated handle that is easy to hold. If a pan gets hot on the stove, use an oven mitt or potholder.

Clean the knives with the dull edge towards you and wrap the sponge around it as one. Know where everything is and don't bump into a hot pan and burn yourself.