Safety in the kitchen
The accidents that occur in our homes contrast with the way we usually consider them, i.e. as the safest places on earth. It is this basic idea that makes it difficult to perceive the risks and dangers lurking in our homes. Even adults also usually underestimate these risks. Accidents in the home, that don’t spare any age group, are the main cause of death among the children. The kitchen is the room in the home where the greatest number of accidents occur. And these are often due to wrong furniture installation. Not only the installer, but also the end user should read this handy manual. And contains useful advice to prevent accidents, even serious ones, in our homes.
Child safety
A – First connect your kitchen appliance with sockets, present inside the back panel. As, it is very important for the oven because the dipole switch can interrupt the power supply. Thus preventing children from switching the oven on.
B – Store detergents below the sink, an accessible place for children. It is a good idea to keep them in a container with a safety lock.
C – Children love pots and pans. To prevent burns, fit a guard in front of the hob.
D – Typically, attracted by some object located on the worktop, children climb onto handles and pullout drawers. If the kitchen is wall-hung then it must have a safe wall-fixing system.
E – It is preferable to choose the latest generation of cool-touch ovens. With a tangential fan that ensures efficient heat insulation. These ovens keep the door cool even when food is being cooked inside. Thus avoiding burns that can sometimes be serious.
F – Tower units must have wall-fixing systems. To prevent them from capsizing in the event of children climbing on them.
G – It’s a good idea to add clips or magnets to drawers and jumbo drawers to prevent children from opening them. This way they can prevent themselves from getting hurt when they shut them. And from reaching the objects kept inside (detergents, knives, etc.).
H – If a child climbs onto a pullout drawer or if all the jumbo drawers of a island kitchen are pulled out together. The unit is quite likely to capsize. To avoid this it is necessary to fix base units with drawers. And jumbo drawers to the floor by using capsize-prevention brackets.
Child Safety in Kitchen
I – The hob should have a safety valve that stops the gas supply if the flame is not ignited. And interrupts its supply if the flame goes out.
L – If doors or drawers have a hole instead of a handle. It is a good idea to check that it is not too small. A kid may slip his/her finger through the hole and fracture it by moving it around.
M – Moreover, use tempered glass parts of the kitchen (shelves, doors, etc.) for better resistance to impact. And to other types of stress.
N – Furthermore, install a master switch out of the reach of children to interrupt the power supply to the oven. Usually, children get attracted by oven knobs and can switch the oven on if they play with them.
O – It is preferable to install the hob near the sink. To avoid having to walk a long distance holding red hot pots and pans. That may become dangerous, especially if children are nearby.
P – One should first test wall unit fixings for resistance to heavy weights. Then adjust them in height and depth.
Q – Generally, modern kitchens uses sharp edged elements. And these can become very dangerous for children. It is advisable to choose a kitchen that has rounded doors, handles and knobs.
R – It is not a good idea to install the hob near a window. Because an incoming drought could turn the hob flame out. And swaying curtains, moved by a child, could catch fire. (child safety in kitchen measures)
Toxic Emissions Monitoring
Monitoring toxic gas
The air we breathe in our kitchen can become polluted. By the toxic emissions from the glues and stains used to make furniture. At DMK, we do sample testing to make sure that our kitchen cabinet components. Do not release volatile substances into the air, that can damage our health. Moreover, we also check to be sure that our products are not contaminated with artificial radioactivity. Respecting most restrictive standards of formaldehyde emissions.
Artificial radioactivity
For instance nuclear disasters like Chernobyl create artificial radioactivity that is absorbed by plants (and thus wood). And is ultimately released into the atmosphere even after long periods of time. Since the quantity of toxicity varies according to the lumber’s place of origin. Thus DMK does sample testing to make sure that the wood it uses. Does not come from areas polluted by radioactivity.
Formaldehyde
Chipboard panels contain uric glue, a substance that emits formaldehyde continuously for years. Even though, it is now known to be carcinogenic. Regardless of the fact that Italy and many other countries. Has not set any standards for levels of formaldehyde emissions. DMK builds their products to meet stringent Japanese standards for emissions called F(4 stars). In Vito base units are completely free.
Synthetic paints
Even long after we buy it. Furniture treated with synthetic paints radiate volatile toxic substances in our homes. DMK does special testing to analyze the pollution caused by these substances. This table shows the amounts, and types of volatile organic substances. In a one m2 surface painted with acrylic products diluted with synthetic thinners. In our rigorous effort to avoid emission of toxic substances from synthetic solvents. We have developed a paint cycle which substitutes solvents with water. Moreover, we have also developed a natural oil, and wax based surface finish. Along with orange-peel oil extract solvent.
Water-based paint
One of the most serious pollution problems in cabinet making is the evaporation of the synthetic paint solvents. A medium sized furniture maker releases tons of solvents into the air daily polluting the surrounding area. Micro-evaporation of these solvents continues afterwards for even longer periods polluting the area where the piece of furniture kept. To the full advantage of the end user operators in the furniture sector and of the villages that surround the factories. DMK, after years of tests and of continuous research, has adopted, for solid wood. And for veneered doors and panels, a cycle of water-based varnish. That drastically reduces toxic emissions. Our innovative capability continues to pave the approach for improvement in the industry. Moreover, some of our competitors have also adopted similar practices. At DMK we are eager to see all industry work for an improvement in our environment and health.
Mold in the Kitchen
How can I prevent mold from forming in the corners?
A – The kitchen is a room in which relative humidity is very high on the ceiling. And unless during construction the heat bridge eliminated. Condensation problems may arise and kitchen mold may form.
B – There are special insulating paints available on the market. That avoids the temperature from dropping. Due to the heat bridge on the ceiling thus preventing the formation of kitchen mold.
C – The ideal solution is to add a good thermal insulator to the exterior of the ceiling. To completely eliminate the heat bridge and all its negative consequences. (Formation of kitchen mold)