Then again, I’m no restaurant chef. I am, however, proficient in an apartment kitchen, and I can say the lack of burn scars on my hands and forearms is all thanks to one, er, two things: my silicone ...

We tested four types of oven mitts—cotton, silicone, neoprene, and leather—to determine which provides the best heat resistance, grip, and comfort.

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