Stove Knob Guards
Stove knob guards are a simply and easy to use device typically found in households with small children. They are part of a movement to protect small children from dangerous stove knobs, as well as ensure the safety of your home. Each year thousands of children suffer burn injuries, and the majority of those come from stove flames or electric burners. Of course, knob guards are good for more than just protecting children. It is often very easily to accidentally bump into a stove knob and turn on a burner, or increase the temperature without meaning to.
There are different types of stove knob guards to choose from, varying in sizes and shapes based upon your stoves make and model. Some are white plastic toppers, and others are clear and classy looking. Clear plastic guards are often best, because they blend into the environment and simply look nice. There are also latches you can easily install on your oven door, to prevent little ones from opening the door and slamming their fingers or burning themselves.
The only downside to installing and making use of knob guards is that it can be simply frustrating to fiddle with latches and lock mechanisms when you want to cook. If you are especially concerned about the safety of those in your home, this shouldn’t be much of a problem.
When buying a stove knob guard, or an oven door lock, you can expect to pay around $2 to $30. The cheapest ones being the barest minimum, and the higher range would be for specialty knobs. Specialty knobs will likely cost more because they may be a different color, simply look better, or are designed for a rare model of a stove. Overall, the price isn’t too hefty when you consider the protection that takes place. Risk of fire and injury is greatly reduced with the installation and usage of a stove knob guard.
In the end, if you want to protect the little ones in your household, or if you have concerns regarding fire risks or burn injury risks, stove knob guards should be a staple child protection device in your household. They are affordable, and well worth the time.
