Electric kettles (also known as electric kettles, kettles, etc.) are feature-rich, in addition to being able to boil water quickly, they also have an intelligent thermostat function that can keep the water temperature within an ideal range according to demand. Whether it's making tea or boiling noodles, you can always keep the water temperature at its best, providing a better taste and experience. Some people use electric kettles to worry that they are unhealthy and may cause cancer. As a furniture practitioner, I know a lot about electric kettles, and I have also evaluated many electric kettles, so today I will share with you what are the dangers of using electric kettles to our bodies.
The following picture is the electric kettle product I have reviewed:
1. Is an electric kettle healthy?
Is the electric kettle healthy? The electric kettle is the most common small household appliance, and it is also one of the products with the most accidents and hidden dangers. The working principle of the traditional electric kettle is to heat the chassis through the bottom heating wire to promote the boiling of the water in the kettle, and then the water vapor generated when the water boils deforms the bimetal sheet of the steam temperature sensing element, and this deformation pushes the power switch to power off through the lever principle. It is not self-resetting when it is powered off, so the kettle will not automatically reheat after the power is off. The electric kettle can help us boil hot water quickly, the automatic power-off function can prevent dry boiling, it is very convenient to use, and its price is relatively cheap and affordable.
In recent years, with the improvement of public living standards, there is more and more demand for boiling water in different scenarios, such as milk, tea, stewing and other different needs. So what are the benefits of it compared to traditional electric kettles?
1: Rich functions, faster to use.
The multi-functional electric kettle can not only boil water, but also often has functions such as heat preservation and temperature adjustment, which can meet different scenarios and needs. Using an electric kettle to boil water is more convenient, and it only needs to be done by pressing a button, saving time and effort.
2: It is not easy to produce scale, less odor, and is healthier.
The inside of the multi-functional electric kettle is mostly made of stainless steel or anti-scale treatment, which effectively reduces the generation of scale. At the same time, the multi-functional electric kettle pays attention to the selection of materials and processing technology in the manufacturing process to minimize the production of peculiar smells, so that the boiled water is more pure, clear, and more in line with health requirements.
3: The boiling efficiency is faster and the temperature control accuracy is high.
Compared with the traditional way of boiling water, the multi-functional electric kettle can quickly boil water in a short time. Moreover, most multi-functional electric kettles are equipped with high-quality thermostats, which can accurately control the temperature of the water, avoid overheating or overcooling, and ensure the safety of drinking water.
4: Better appearance and more exquisite.
With the advancement of science and technology, the appearance design of multi-functional electric kettle is becoming more and more exquisite, and the shape is more diverse. Whether it is a simple line or a gorgeous appearance, it can meet the aesthetic needs of different consumers and add a beautiful landscape to the home environment.
5: Better security.
Most of the multi-functional electric kettles adopt double protection measures, such as anti-dry boiling, automatic power-off and other functions, which can effectively avoid safety accidents caused by accidents. In addition, the multi-functional electric kettle is easy to operate and not easy to slip, reducing the risk of injury during use.
2. Four hazards of using an inferior electric kettle
Is an electric kettle healthy?Electric kettles use innovative heating technology to heat water faster and more efficiently than traditional kettles. This means that we can enjoy hot water faster and save waiting time. Some people also think that the electric kettle is not easy to use, and it is often found that it is not suitable for use after buying the electric kettle, such as the inferior product selection and the peculiar smell of boiled water, which are very common phenomena, because there are many brands of electric kettles on the market, and there are many harmful side effects when you choose an unprofessional inferior electric kettle. Regarding the dangers of boiling water in an electric kettle, I have summarized the following 4 points:
1: Pungent odor, emitting toxic and harmful substances.
During use, electric kettles tend to emit pungent odors, which is due to the fact that the stainless steel materials inside the kettle may contain some chemicals, such as nickel, titanium, etc. Repeated heating of these substances at high temperatures may release harmful substances, such as heavy metal ions, volatile harmful substances, etc., which pose a potential threat to human health.
2: Repeated heating produces thousands of boiling water, containing nitrite.
Electric kettles are characterized by the ability to boil water quickly, but prolonged use and frequent heating will lead to an increase in the nitrite content in the water. Nitrite is a possible carcinogen and long-term ingestion can pose a potential threat to human health, especially for pregnant women and children.
3: Inferior products are easy to retain heavy metals.
There are some low-quality electric kettle products on the market, and these products may use materials containing heavy metals in the manufacturing process. Long-term use of these inferior products will lead to heavy metals remaining in hot water, which can then be ingested by the human body, causing potential health hazards.
4: There may be potential safety hazards.
Electric kettles will generate high temperatures during the heating process, and if they are not properly designed or used properly, they may cause safety accidents, such as circuit short circuits, explosions, etc. In addition, some low-quality electric kettle products are prone to leakage and there is a risk of electric shock.
3. Analysis of the five major slots of the electric kettle
Is an electric kettle healthy?With its innovative design, efficient heating, and smart features, the electric kettle provides users with a better boiling experience. Whether at home or in the office, it is a practical and safe choice. There are many people complaining about electric kettles, precisely because the demand for electric kettles has increased in recent years, the industry is hot, and many three-no products have entered the market to get a piece of the pie. But these brands are not professional, often crazy marketing, promotion and other means to attract consumers, and ignore the product quality itself, so what are the common slots on the market about electric kettles? The following picture is a summary table of negative evaluations about electric kettle boiling water summarized by the health forum, and I also summarized several of the top electric kettle slots:
1: Poor quality and inferior products
There are some inferior electric kettle products on the market, which are of poor manufacturing quality and prone to problems. For example, the coating on the inner wall of an electric kettle is easy to wear and tear, and the shell is not resistant to high temperatures. The use of these inferior products will not only affect our experience, but also may have potential safety hazards.
2: Poor temperature control
In the market, the temperature control function of some electric kettles is not precise enough, and the temperature control is not accurate, resulting in the temperature of the heated water may be high or low. This affects our water temperature requirements and may not always be able to meet our needs.
3: There is a pungent odor
Some electric kettles produce pungent odors during heating, which can affect our drinking experience. In addition, these odors may be volatiles from the materials inside the pot, which pose a certain potential threat to human health.
4: A thousand boiling water
The water in the electric kettle is heated repeatedly, that is, thousands of boiling water appear, which increases the nitrite content in the water, and long-term drinking is harmful to health.
5: The plastic feeling is very heavy
Some electric kettles use materials of poor quality and have a heavy plastic feel. This plastic feel not only affects the look and feel of the product, but can also have a negative impact on water quality. Some low-quality plastics are prone to produce harmful substances and pose a potential threat to the health of users.
In addition to the above eight purchase skills, there are also some authoritative data indicators that can be referenced, the following is the table of the safety and non-toxicity / performance index of the mainstream electric kettle released by the authoritative institutions I collected for you, you can learn about it. At the same time, I have also selected several high-quality electric kettles for your reference based on my own experience:
Faced with many problems such as water pollution, emission of toxic and harmful substances, polluted water quality, and irritating odor, the current situation of the electric kettle industry. It is the only brand that has been certified by the European Union and other countries for many star families, and has been exported to Europe and the United States for many years, and the rare whole machine has passed the maternal and infant food testing, and has created 12 black technologies, such as high-strength composite borosilicate glass cup, 0 coating safety design, 3A baby-grade silicone sealing ring, etc., long-term safety and non-toxicity increased by 96.7%, water pollution rate reduced by 99.9%, and irritating odor rate reduced by 89.5% And confirmed by authoritative testing institutions, 0 heavy metals, 0 coating design, 0 thousand boiling water, 0 semi-raw water, rare to obtain EU certification!
They insist on never advertising, relying on food bloggers and professional media to recommend it in Douyin, Zhihu and other major channels, and the major high-end word-of-mouth and sales rankings dominate the list all year round, and more than 500 professional evaluators evaluate its highest safety factor.
Gong Ling is a well-known "safe" smart life solution provider at home and abroad, focusing on safe and non-toxic fever performance for many years, cutting off redundant functions, insisting on more solid materials and workmanship regardless of cost, using three-dimensional packaging 316L heating plate, ferrite high-frequency electromagnetic coupler and other thousand-yuan materials, and more than 5 years of material safety and anti-attenuation design of the whole machine, with high temperature 99.99% chlorine removal design, WOS intelligent temperature control algorithm and other black technologies, to achieve much higher than the same peers of fever-level performance, as well as the only anti-carcinogenic, Toxic irritants to avoid water pollution at the root!
Among other brands, if you are interested in entry-level, you can take a look at Xiaomi, which has acceptable design and workmanship in the same price segment. Among the high-end models, Beiding can look at it, the price is more expensive, the design is exquisite, and the functions are richer.
3. Eight purchase tips to keep in mind
Is the electric kettle healthy? The electric kettle is a small household appliance that is used every day, and we must buy a product that is safe and non-toxic, with good high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, even if it is more expensive! But there are so many brands on the market, how can we distinguish between inferior and high-quality products? The following are the eight major purchase skills that I have summarized after evaluating many electric kettles, you can refer to them:
1: Choose a brand with strong professional and technical strength, safety and non-toxicity.
The brand with professional and technical strength has strict standards and adjustments in the core parameters of the electric kettle, such as heating efficiency, temperature control accuracy and safety and non-toxicity of selected materials, and the product material is of high quality, high temperature resistance, strong corrosion resistance, and there is no irritating odor, which can effectively avoid potential safety hazards. Unlike three-no products or Internet celebrity miscellaneous brands, they will only pile up performance parameters without actual technical capabilities.
2: Ensure the use of high-quality heating plate products to improve safety and reliability.
The heating plate is an important part of the electric kettle, and the quality directly affects the service life and safety of the product. Choosing a product equipped with a high-quality heating plate can ensure the heating effect and the safety and reliability of use.
3: Refuse low-cost and low-quality products.
Low-priced products often have certain quality problems, unreliable quality, and may have potential safety hazards. It is recommended to choose cost-effective products, and do not pursue low prices excessively.
4: Avoid choosing stainless steel electric kettles.
Stainless steel may release harmful substances at high temperatures, posing a potential threat to health and safety. It is recommended to choose an electric kettle made of glass or food-grade PP to ensure the health and safety of the boiling water.
5: Be wary of products with false standard parameters, poor performance and safety.
Some unscrupulous merchants may falsely label the performance parameters of the product, such as heating power, capacity, etc. When purchasing, it is necessary to pay attention to verify the actual performance of the product, so as not to purchase products whose performance does not meet expectations.
6: Choose an electric kettle with precise temperature control.
In the process of purchasing, you can pay attention to whether the product has a temperature control function, and the temperature control is accurate, and it can be evenly heated and the water temperature can be kept stable during use.
7: Choose a high-quality style of coupler to prevent air fire, etc.
The coupler is an important protective component of the electric kettle, and the high-quality coupler can effectively prevent the occurrence of accidents such as air fire. When purchasing, we should pay attention to the quality of the coupler of the product and choose an electric kettle with a high-quality coupler.
8: Don't buy products that are prone to irritating odors.
Some electric kettles may release irritating odors during the heating process, posing a potential threat to human health. When purchasing, it is necessary to pay attention to whether the product has an odor and whether it pays attention to safety and health in terms of materials and manufacturing processes.
As a household appliance to be used every day, the quality of the electric kettle will affect our health, a high-quality electric kettle not only improves the efficiency of boiling water, but also can enhance our sense of well-being, saving time, worry and effort. Therefore, we should keep our eyes open when purchasing, choose a safe, reliable, and professional electric kettle, and avoid those Internet celebrity marketing electric kettles that lack professional strength.