It starts innocently. You’re cooking, the kitchen’s busy, and the sauce is bubbling over. Without thinking, you toss your tea towel on the oven door handle. It’s convenient—easy to grab when needed. I used to do the same, until one story changed my mind.
That “Harmless” Habit Isn’t So Harmless
Picture this: the oven is on, heating a pie or roasted veggies. That towel draped on the door slowly warms too. Fabric plus heat isn’t safe. It might not ignite immediately, but it could. Step away for a moment—take a call or fold laundry—and disaster can strike.
A friend of mine learned this the hard way. She left a damp towel on the oven while baking cookies. After a few minutes, she returned to burnt fabric, singed and stuck to the handle. No fire that time—but it could have easily escalated.
How Towels Can Ruin Your Oven’s Performance
A thick towel on the handle doesn’t just pose a fire risk. It can interfere with your oven’s seal, causing uneven heat. That tiny gap might seem minor, but it can undercook one side of your roast and overcook the other. Baking sensitive recipes—bread, cakes, or delicate pastries—becomes unpredictable.
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