Why Each Home Needs Stainless Steel Dinner Plates

By Olive Pate


Quality utensils are a homemaker's best investments for home maintenance. In India for example, many households have invested in the durability of stainless steel dinner plates. Able to make stainless utensils by hand, India prefers this material because it gives a polished look while being lasting for decades even with daily use.

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.

Some restaurants will choose to use disposable utensils thinking that it is more economical. This is not so. Steel that is resistant to tarnishing and rust, once old, can be sold as metal in junk shops where they are melted and reused. Stainless alloy of iron is more sustainable than paper or Styrofoam utensils.

Utensils that are resistant to tarnishing and rust are available in many local department stores and online sites. Newlyweds can start with a 12-piece set. A small household with children can start with an18-piece set which includes flatware, tumblers, and a pitcher. There are options for sets as big as 100 pieces or more. You may opt to buy them, especially if you love having people over and hosting parties. Some, however, choose not to because they do not have enough shelf space and will have a hard time cleaning up. Steel resistant to tarnishing and rust can be nested on top of each other, however, opening up more shelf space unlike glass.

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 utensils that are resistant to tarnishing and rust is easy. A sponge and light detergent is all you need. You may rinse it and then leave it to dry. Avoid lemon scented detergents because they can damage stainless. This material is dishwasher safe too. A few reminders, though: do not crowd it most especially with silverware. In addition, 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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