File 15: Household and everyday products
The products in kitchens, living rooms and gardens: furniture, heat, chemicals, candles and leisure goods.
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15Candles and home fragrance safety: open flames, melts, diffusers and scented products in living spaces Candle and fragrance safety means managing an open flame or a heated scent source in a living space, keeping it stable, away from flammable material and draughts, and never leaving it burning while a room is empty or its occupants sleep. 15Cleaning products and chemical safety: sprays, bleaches, descalers and everyday chemicals stored under sinks Cleaning product safety means keeping chemicals in their original labelled containers, out of child reach, never mixing products, and giving users clear first response steps for skin, eye and swallowing contact in general terms. 15Everyday product recalls explained: how a household product you already own gets corrected An everyday product recall works when owners can recognise the affected product at home, understand the immediate step, and follow a remedy that fits a product already in daily use, whether that is a repair, a replacement or a refund. 15Furniture safety and stability: bookcases, chests, shelves and televisions that must not tip onto a child Furniture stability means designing and installing furniture so it cannot tip when climbed, pulled or overloaded, and telling buyers plainly how to anchor it and load it safely. 15Garden and outdoor product safety: tools, chemicals, furniture and play equipment used outside the house Garden safety covers sharp and powered tools, chemicals stored outdoors, furniture that weathers, and play equipment that must stay stable and safe through rain, sun and seasons of use. 15Household product basics: the everyday checks that catch most problems before they reach a home Household basics mean checking stability, heat, sharp edges, child access and storage for every everyday product, in the home it will actually live in, before relying on any single test or certificate. 15Household products used by older people: grip, vision, balance and memory in product design and instructions Products for older people must work for weaker grip, poorer vision, reduced balance and occasional forgetfulness, so controls should be large and clear, products stable and light, and instructions in large plain print with pictures. 15Kitchen products and heat risks: ovens, hobs, kettles and cookware in the busiest room of the home Kitchen heat risks come from surfaces that stay hot, steam and splashing liquids, handles that conduct heat, and cookware that tips or spills, so kitchen safety combines design, placement and habits in a room where people cook while distracted. 15Sports and leisure product safety: helmets, inflatables, bikes and outdoor play gear that must protect during fun Sports and leisure safety means matching protective gear to the activity and the user size, checking it before every use, and replacing it after damage or a heavy impact, even when it looks undamaged.