Why You Should Never Place a Tea Towel on Your Oven Door

It starts innocently. You’re cooking, the kitchen’s busy, and the sauce is bubbling over. Without thinking, you toss a tea towel on the oven door handle. It feels convenient—easy to grab when needed. I used to do the same, until one incident changed my perspective entirely. The “harmless” habit isn’t so harmless. Picture this: the oven is on, heating a pie or roasting vegetables. That towel draped over the door slowly warms. Fabric plus heat isn’t safe.