The kitchen, the heart of the home, can quickly turn into a danger zone! 1 Whether a skilled chef, an adventurous amateur, or a reluctant meal prepper, cuts and burns are often a frequent byproduct of cooking.
Common kitchen hazards noted in a clinical study:
1 in 2 housewives had met with a domestic accident in the previous six months, with injury by sharp or pointed instrument ranking first on the list. 2
More than one-third of burn injuries seen at an outpatient burn clinic were kitchen-related and most of them (84 %) occurred in the kitchen at home! 3
One of the cleanest and ‘dirtiest’ rooms in a home:
The kitchen is also a crucial area in the home for harbouring and transmitting germs and infections. 4 Germs are prevalent everywhere in the kitchen in: 4
- Sink sponges
- Dish towels
- Countertops
- Cutting boards
- Kitchen utensils
- Sinks, and even
- Stove tops. 4
The correct cleaning and antiseptic treatment of minor injuries in the kitchen is therefore paramount to preventing secondary infection and further complications.
Germolene keeps you covered, in the kitchen and beyond:
Germolene ointment is indicated for abrasions, scratches, cuts, minor burns and scalds and it even soothes bites, stings, blisters and chapped skin.
Germolene ointment is well suited for treating these minor injuries as it has:
- An analgesic action to soothe pain and discomfort.
- A protective antibacterial action to prevent infection.
Don’t wait for an accident to happen. Ensure GERMOLENE is a staple in your kitchen’s first-aid kit today.
GERMOLENE is available at all major retailers and pharmacies nationwide.
References:
1.) Mondal J. A Review on Mechanical and Physical Hazards at Domestic Kitchen. Int J Occup Safety Health 2012;2(1):7-10.
2.) Soymyashree MN, Viveki RG, Ashwini LC. Prevalence of Domestic Accidents in Kitchen among Housewives in an Urban Area: A Cross Sectional Study. Natl J Community Med 2018;9(10):760-763.
3.) Chawla S, Papp A. Adult kitchen-related burn injuries: The impact of COVID-19. Burns 2023;49:1328-1334.
4.) Othman AS. Isolation and microbiological identification of bacterial contaminants in food and household surfaces: how to deal safely. Egypt Pharm J 2015;14:50-55.
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