Friday, July 10, 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.

In the 1900s, steel is resistant to tarnishing and rust was patented and manufactured to protect and create ironwork that wouldn't corrode and was resilient enough. Fifteen out of the 150 grades of this bluish-grey alloy of iron are used most today. Warfare benefitted the most from this invention during the first few years after its invention. Now, steel is used primarily in architecture, transportation, and in the home.

Considering its durability, flatware that is resistant to tarnishing and rust is relatively cheap compared to other dining ware materials. It is so cost efficient that many restaurants have decided to use it as a replacement for other utensils. Ceramics and glass utensils are avoided because once dropped, they cannot be used anymore. In addition, bussing them out is heavy and difficult.

Depending on the restaurant's image, many opt to use disposable utensils. These restaurants, most especially those who have decided to be eco-friendly, are finding ways to minimize waste. They have chosen this alloy-of-iron flatware because it is more sustainable than paper and Styrofoam. For the common household, dinner sets like these are readily available throughout the world at the local department store or through online shops. Newlyweds can start with a 12-piece set which consists of a pair of flatware and a tumbler. A small household can start with an 18-piece dinner set.

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.

Stainless is best for homemakers because of its durability. Most of all, it is safe around children. If a child drops a utensil, you can just pick it up just like nothing happened. To make sure that you get the best, look for the 18/10 mark. This means that the material is composed of 18% chrome and 10% nickel. The lower the numbers, the lower the quality of the utensil.

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 alloy-of-iron flatware is the best choice for the household's daily use. It is easy to clean and safe around children. Most importantly, it is classy and very presentable, which is good for guests and big celebrations.




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