Kitchen
In General | Storage | Lighting & Electrical | Oven & Stove

All Kitchen Tips

In General

In the kitchen check water temperature, rugs and mats, lighting, small electrical appliances, and storage areas.

• Faucet handles that operate easily with a push.
• No scatter rugs.
• Table at a good height with room to move safely around it.
• Countertops at a good height.
• Rounded edges on kitchen counter tops.

Storage

Adequate storage shelves and cabinets within reach.

Sliding shelves in cupboards, lazy susan in corner cabinet.

Divided drawers and adjustable shelves.

Cabinet hardware in working order and easy to use (hinges open, drawers glide out, etc.)

Lighting & Electrical

Task lighting above the countertop.

Light switches located where you need them.

Enough electrical outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters to protect against electric shock.

Move cords and appliances away from sink areas and hot surfaces.

Oven and Stove

Elements/burners on the stove work.

Stove/oven controls clearly marked, easy and safe to reach, easy to grasp and turn.

Oven door opens safely and easily.

Flammable and combustible items are stored away from range and oven.

Remove any towels hanging on oven handles. If towels hang close to a burner, change the location of the towel rack.

If necessary, shorten or remove curtains that could brush against heat sources.

Roll back long, loose sleeves or fasten them with pins or elastic bands while you are cooking.

Make sure there's adequate ventilation.