Cutlery made of stainless steel

Those who say that a man has become a man and stood out from the realm of animals with the invention of cutlery are not so wrong. Food with the help of hands, teeth and claws( nails - as an option) was replaced by a more civilized food intake. It is difficult to imagine serving a modern table without good cutlery. China or Japan with chopsticks is an exception that confirms the rule. To make such accessories use stainless steel, wood, aluminum, silver and silver. With the development of civilization, stainless steel cutlery has ceased to be a luxury item. Now they are ordinary everyday things. In this article we will discuss practical, affordable and functional stainless steel appliances.

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Classification of

All cutlery is divided into two types - auxiliary and individual:

• Auxiliary are designed to transfer food from a common dish to an individual plate. This is a spatula for the cake, snapping tongs, game forks.
• The individual refers to: table knife, spoon and fork.

Important! It is better if the complete set, that is, both auxiliary, and individual cutlery will be made of stainless steel. So the uniform style of the design of the table will not be disturbed, and even from an ordinary dinner you can create a kind of holiday.

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What is the advantage of stainless steel?

The main advantages of stainless steel tableware include:

• Absolute safety for health. Stainless steel, which is used for making cutlery, is called medical. It is chemically inert towards substances contained in food.
• Durability. The alloy of metals that is used to make this product is solid and reliable. Hence - this is a purchase for a long time. The only condition is that the alloy is really of high quality, that is, the manufacturer did not economize on manufacturing its products.
• Affordable price. Despite the durability, strength, beautiful design, stainless steel is not among the expensive materials. Products that are not ashamed to use when serving a gala table, you buy at a price that is difficult to call too high. This is a very good alternative to silver and cupronickel products.
• Ease of care. Unlike the above and many other materials, cutlery in stainless steel is not oxidized, not covered with a touch of lime, rust, dark spots. If they are thoroughly washed every time after a meal with a suitable remedy, they will retain their original appearance for a long time.

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The question of the correct choice of

In order not to purchase substandard products, pay attention to the following nuances.

• Give preference to the products of famous brands. This is a guarantee that the products will be of normal quality.
• The marking of stainless steel, which can be used for the production of cutlery, is designated 18/10.Therefore, it is not at all superfluous to ask about the availability of a certificate of conformity.
• As for the additional coverage, there are a lot of options. It can be gold, silver or nitride-titanium. There are kits that are decorated with artistic painting. It all depends on your personal preferences.

Important! There are also cutlery - stainless steel with wooden handles. Handles in children's plastic sets, with cartoon characters.

Now - regarding the choice of individual items.

Table knives:

• The main quality indicator of this product is the width of the blade. The wider the blade, the greater the knife's working life.
• It is advisable to choose a device made of hardened steel, as it is more reliable and stronger. In addition, the hardened steel does not appear ugly spots.
• Also make sure that the notches on the blade of the knife are the same size.

Plugs:

• A fork of good quality has sharp enough teeth.
• It is desirable that they were polished on both sides - it's easier to take care of such a product.
• Pay attention to the presence of thickened bends - the device will not deform when pressed.

Spoons:

• Do not forget about the functionality. There are spoons of the most elegant design, which is quite difficult to use. Convenience and ergonomics should be in the first place.
• The presence of thickenings, as in forks - is welcome.
• The size of the plate itself should correspond to the usual ideas.

Important! Take care also that the design of dishes and cutlery is in harmony with each other.

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Review of famous trade marks

Cutlery "stainless steel" of these brands will decorate any table and turn the usual meal into a beautiful ceremony.

Important! A sign of good taste - all cutlery from one manufacturer, one collection, and not versatile forks, spoons, with or without patterns, of different length, width and thickness. All this creates not the most pleasant impression, even if the food is very tasty.

VITESSE

Forks, spoons and knives of this brand is distinguished by its exquisite simplicity. The company, in addition to cutlery made of high-quality stainless steel, is engaged in the manufacture of items of kitchen utensils and household appliances.

BergHOFF

Bergoff is a pride for every housewife, personification of prestige and respectability. Luxury restaurants choose this particular brand. The products of this company meet all European standards. A classic set of 72 items - a real "royal gift", but the price corresponds to this definition.

Cook & Co

This is a subsidiary of Bergoff. Used the same technology, the same impeccable Belgian quality, only prices are much more attractive. These products are designed for the middle class:

• Products are resistant to corrosion, characterized by a long service life.
• Devices made of nickel-free alloy, with the addition of titanium.
• There are also products made of stainless steel.

Pinti

The company from Italy is engaged in the production of dishes and cutlery made of stainless steel, intended for both domestic and professional use. The company has been on the market for more than 80 years. Products from Pinti are appreciated by the owners of hotels and restaurateurs. Use of dishes from this brand is prestigious and convenient.

Morinox( Italy)

Italians are recognized trendsetters in the field of the production of cutlery. The company is distinguished by the constant tracking of new stylistic trends, the study of consumer demand. For today, products from Morinox are known in more than 40 countries around the world. The products of this company are the happiest combination of quality and style.

Cutlery Bugatti, CasaBugatti( Italy)

Products from Bugatti went from handmade products to the most modern and exquisite cutlery. The products have their own design, which can not be confused with any other. The company has been on the market for more than 90 years.

Genertec( China)

This company from Hong Kong is one of the largest manufacturers of cutlery "stainless steel".The material of production is stainless steel with a chromium content of 18 percent. This guarantees good corrosion protection of the products.

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Secrets of care

Despite its unpretentiousness, steel cutlery needs care. Useful tips will help to keep them in a brilliant( in a literal and figurative sense) state.

The safest way to clean

The recipe is extremely simple:

• Water - 2.0 l.
• Salt cooked and soda - 2 tablespoons each.

Application:

1. Pour water into a saucepan, stir in it soda and salt.
2. Put the instruments in a solution on a fire.
3. Bring the solution to a boil.
4. Turn off the fire and let the spoon-forks lie in a solution of salt and soda.

Important! Pollution is removed more than effectively.

Soda and lemon juice

Well helps to clean soda with the addition of lemon juice. Soda and citric acid dissolve in hot water and lower there products from steel. Such methods of cleaning help save a lot of time and effort.

Coffee grounds

For the cleaning of abrasive plaque the coffee grounds perfectly help. Spread it on the sponge and wipe the appliance. He will shine, like new!

Important! Do not try to clean the surface of stainless steel with sand or tooth powder. You risk scratching and hopelessly messing things up.

Juice of onion or potatoes

Neutral cleaning agents are onion or potato juice. Add the juice into the water, boil, put the steel products in the solution.

Important! Starch, which is contained in potato juice, eliminates plaque on products, and onion juice eliminates stains.

Modern cleaning products, which are sold in household appliances stores, clean stainless steel cutlery almost instantly. However, things may lose their presentable appearance after a while. This is exactly the case when "Grandma's" means are better than innovative ones.