12. Combustible Items Near Your Stove
Okay, this might seem like a rather obvious thing not to do, but you’d be surprised how quickly you can forget. Many people come home from a long day at work and grab the mail or tidy up before making dinner, rearranging things around the kitchen, which can cause fatal accidents to occur. Before turning on your stove, make sure there are no combustible items near the hot surface to avoid any accidental fires. It’s easy to let these things slip your mind, especially in today’s busy tempo.