Saturday, July 11, 2015

Why Each Home Needs Stainless Steel Dinner Plates

By Olive Pate


Homemakers are tasked with cleaning and cooking food for their family daily and they need quality utensils that will stand the test of time. Stainless steel dinner plates are the most preferred in India for 300 years for good reason. Aside from being a culture that has mastered handmade steel utensils that are resistant to tarnishing and rust, India prefers it because it gives a polished look and has a strength that can last for decades.

When this kind of steel was first patented and manufactured in the 1900s, many businesses benefitted from it including the arms industry. Fifteen out of 150 stainless alloy of iron grades are the most useful nowadays. In modern times, this bluish-grey alloy of iron that is resistant to tarnishing and rust is widely useful in architecture and transportation--and even the simple household.

Stainless steel sets are relatively cheap compared to other materials given their durability. Their cost is worth it and many restaurants have shifted to using this material. Many veer away from ceramics because aside from being heavy, once dropped, it can never be reused. Bussing out the plates and cleaning them requires great effort and skill.

Depending on the restaurant's branding, many opt to use disposable utensils to replace ceramics and glass, thinking that it will save money. At first it does, but it will incur overtime and is not eco-friendly. Stainless steel utensils are the best replacement because it does not break when dropped, it is light and also more sustainable than paper and Styrofoam.

Local department stores and online shops carry different sets of utensils made to be resistant to tarnishing and rust. Newly married couples can start with a 12-piece set, which will be adequate for two people's daily use. A slightly bigger household with children will need a 24-piece set with a pitcher included.There are sets with 100 pieces or more. If you have a big family, this is excellent. If not, you can stack them up for big celebrations. You have to consider storage space and remember that stainless utensils are stackable unlike glass that breaks when nested.

Homemakers prefer this material most especially because of its resiliency. It is safe around children. If an accident happens, wasted food is just the problem. You can go pick the flatware up like nothing has happened. When buying, look for the 18/10 mark. It means that the material is made up of 18% chrome and 10% nickel. The quality drops as the numbers do.

Cleaning this material is a breeze. By using only a sponge with a mild detergent, you can scrub it, rinse it, and then let it dry. Avoid lemon-scented detergents because they contain chloride that can damage this bluish-grey alloy of iron. In the dishwasher, they are safe as well. Overcrowding them is not a good option however. Do not put them together with silver because they might chemically react and damage the metal. Also, do not include them in the hot drying cycle.

Stainless steel is the best material to withstand daily use in any household due to its durability and utility. It is best for moms because not only it is easy to clean, but it is safe around children as well. When guests arrive, the flatware is quite presentable and can match and blend with china for any occasion.




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