Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Livingetc
Livingetc
Amiya Baratan

5 Home Appliances Experts Say You Should Never Plug Into a Power Strip

A simple laundry room design.

An increasing number of appliances are finding their way into our homes these days which, alas, means a frequent shortage of outlets. In such cases, it's considered fairly normal to whip out your trusty power strip and put it to use instead and while we've come to reflexively rely on these multi-outlet electrical sources, it turns out they might not be the safest of solutions after all.

We chatted with the experts and they've given us a list of common home appliances that you should never plug into a power strip if you want a safe, hazard-free home. Modern homes deserve modern solutions, but while we wait for the ultimate electrical outlet built for safety, we urge you to prioritize safety by ensuring you refrain from plugging these popular household items into power strips, no matter how convenient.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.