Why Every Home Needs Stainless Steel Dinner Plates

By Olive Pate


Daily home management is easier for the homemaker if she has trusty durable utensils. One of these are the ever popular stainless steel dinner plates, which are widely found in Indian households. India has a good reputation for handmade stainless steel utensils. It is preferred because not only it is presentable and polished, but it is highly durable as well.

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 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.

Chloride is the only household chemical that can damage this bluish-grey alloy of iron that is resistant to tarnishing and rust. This can be found in lemon-scented dishwashing detergents so it is best to avoid them. Other than that, any light detergent can be used to clean these utensils. They are dishwasher safe and clean up in a breeze. There are two things to remember, though, when you put them in the dishwasher. First is not to put them with the silverware and second, 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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