Did you know that cooking could be hazardous to your health? For most individuals, turning on the stove or gas burner is something that they do not think of much. Cooking is necessary for obvious reasons such as good nutrition, creating family time, and entertaining. However, if your kitchen is not properly vented, it could cause hazards to your health.
It is important to vent kitchen space because cooking involves altering the chemical makeup of what you are cooking. Therefore, it stands to reason, that the release of these chemicals are hazardous if you do not vent the kitchen properly.
Carbon monoxide is a perfect example. Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer because it does not give off any foul odor or warning. This is why it is essential to have a properly installed carbon monoxide detector in your home. Make sure to check the batteries and replace the carbon monoxide detector periodically.
Also of importance when thinking about venting your kitchen space is to purchase an efficient range hood. Now, you do not have to run out and spend thousands of dollars for an efficient range hood; however, you do need to be aware of the proper range hood for your size kitchen and stove.
Another note of importance is to run your hood range every time you cook. For most individuals, running the hood range is something done only when frying up something a little messy. Many homeowners actually wait until something smells like “it is burning” before putting on the hood range. Use your hood range every time you cook whether it is on top of the stove or when the oven is on for a longer period of time.
Make sure to vent your home periodically, as well. No matter what the season, it is important to vent kitchen space by opening your windows. You may think that venting your kitchen space is something left for spring and summer weather; however, it is imperative especially in the winter.
During wintertime, the home is closed up tighter than a drum what with all the sealing and insulating to keep the home warm. This is the most important time to remember to vent your kitchen because this is when gas, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide can leak back into the home because it is so well sealed.
So, if you love to cook in the winter months and enjoy the smells coming from your kitchen, just remember that it is imperative to vent your kitchen, as well.
Keep yourself and your loved ones protected and use that range hood, open those windows, and vent that kitchen.