A picture that’s really shocking… but you shouldn’t be afraid, you should be careful.

touches something, it will quickly spark and catch fire. 3 golden rules before going to sleep in the kitchen: Rule 1-1: One powerful appliance = one outlet. Never plug the microwave, oven, and kettle into the same outlet or the same “triple” outlet. Unplug the heating elements: Toaster, kettle, frying pan… unplug them before you go to sleep. 10 seconds is the difference between safety and fire. Smell and see: If you smell burning plastic or see the outlet is yellowed/blackened, call an electrician immediately. This is a warning sign. Important: Unless the light is on the socket as shown in the picture, never extinguish it with water. Turn off the light at the circuit breaker immediately, and use an ABC powder fire extinguisher or a blanket. In short: Don’t be afraid of the kitchen, just respect it. Any appliance that gets very hot = unplug it before going to sleep. Safety can’t be bought. And what’s the appliance you always forget to leave plugged in your kitchen? The microwave or the kettle?