Asbestos stove wicks were once a common part of oil-burning and “wickless” stoves used in many homes before electric cooking became standard. In this Asbestos Artifacts video, attorney Justinian Lane explains why asbestos was added to stove wicks, how these products worked in classic ovens and oil stoves, and why they were sold so widely in the early 20th century. The video also shows how household asbestos exposure could come from unexpected places in the kitchen, not just from building materials. If you have an older stove or heating appliance, this history helps explain why asbestos testing and caution may still matter today.
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