These fires occur because of a process called thermal runaway, and we tell you how that can happen when you least expect it.
Find out how to go about choosing a reliable and safe charger, especially after recent headline-making incidents that involved powerbanks catching fire.
Still on the issue of safety, several viewers had written in to ask us to investigate if non-stick pans were safe to use, given the controversy surrounding the “forever chemicals” used to coat the pans.
These chemicals get their name because they take a long time, if ever, to break down in the environment and in our bodies. And they’ve been linked to a host of health issues, from reduced fertility to cancer.
While non-stick pans are deemed safe enough to be approved for sale, there are situations in which they could become a problem.
But we also discovered that a larger conversation has to be had on “forever chemicals” which are in many other things besides cookware: Think of grease-proof food packaging like your burger wrapper and takeaway containers, or your waterproof make-up.
Finally, a heads-up about next week’s episode on yet another everyday appliance – we show you why you should be setting your air-conditioner to 25 deg-C if you want to feel optimal!
Dynn Othman & Chan Luo Er
Producers, Talking Point
