Lifestyle Desk:- To ensure that everything is easily available while working in the kitchen, people keep tongs, ladles and other kitchen tools hanging around the gas stove. This also saves space and there is no need to search here and there for ingredients while cooking. But do you know that utensils and their handles kept or hung near the stove can cause harm by heating up?

Especially if the tongs or ladle are placed too close to the gas flame, its heat may directly reach them while cooking. In such a situation, it is important to take some small precautions while working in the kitchen. Let us know about it in detail.

Do not hang directly above the stove

It may seem convenient to hang tongs and ladles just above or right on the side of the gas stove, but this should be avoided. While cooking, the gas flame or the heat emanating from it can reach these things. Especially if cooking continues for a long time, the metal part can become hot. If you touch it at that time without paying attention, there may be a risk of hand burning.

Also pay attention to the wooden or plastic handle

Nowadays, many ladles and other kitchen tools are available in the market which have handles made of wood, plastic or other heat-sensitive materials. It is also not good to keep these too close to the stove.
If the handle is continuously exposed to heat, its surface may deteriorate. Plastic handles can warp due to heat, while wooden handles can dry out and warp if exposed to high heat for extended periods of time.

Do not hang tongs immediately after use

If you have used tongs or a ladle with a hot vessel, do not immediately hang it on the hook above the stove. First keep it in a safe place where it can come to normal temperature. Tongs or ladle used from a hot vessel can remain hot for some time. Touching it immediately can cause skin burns.

Create a separate space for kitchen tools

A hook or bar can be installed on the wall at a short distance from the stove, where tongs, ladles and other daily used tools can be hung. This will keep the items easily available and will also stay away from the direct heat of the fire.
If you have enough space in your kitchen, then instead of keeping them near the stove, they can be arranged in a drawer or stand.

Cleaning of tongs and ladle is also necessary

Oil, spices and small food particles can stick to kitchen tools kept around the stove. If they are not cleaned for a long time, dirt can accumulate. Therefore, clean and dry them thoroughly after use. Especially, it is important to thoroughly remove the grease accumulated on the tools which have been used for making oil or tadka.

Keep these things in mind around gas

In the kitchen, keep not only tongs and ladles, but also things like cloth, paper towels, plastic boxes and packets away from the gas flame. Keeping them near the stove can increase the risk of fire. While cooking on gas, try not to keep unnecessary items around and keep the area around the stove clean and organized.

Small precautions, big benefits

Keeping tongs and ladles near the stove is not in itself dangerous in every situation, but keeping them a good distance away from direct flame and high heat is a good safety habit. Especially tools with plastic or wooden handles should be kept away from heat sources. It is important to take care of safety along with convenience in the kitchen. Arrange items in a place where they are easily accessible, but away from contact with gas flame and hot utensils.