When selecting a kitchen mat, in addition to the most basic size, there are several tips that must be noted. Especially the kitchen mats are different from the general mats or carpets used in bedrooms and living rooms, there are many functionalities and safety inspections that require a good evaluation, and Ming You Home will explain them one by one for you.
1. Select from the material
When you search for kitchen mats, you may see a variety of materials such as fleece, cotton, polyester, PVC … and other goods, in fact, there is no absolute good or bad between them, as long as the following two points of reference, you can easily select the right goods for you Oh.
In the dishwashing and cooking process, there will inevitably be grease or water splashes on the floor, at this time, if the kitchen mat is not frequently cleaned, it is likely to become a breeding ground for bacteria, but to cause the opposite effect. Therefore, when selecting, don’t forget to confirm the cleaning method of the product, such as whether it can be washed in a washing machine, or whether it can be easily removed by wiping with water and so on.
By the way, there are many cotton and polyester mats that can be washed in the washing machine as long as they are put into a laundry net bag; while most PVC mats are not machine washable, but because the surface is smooth and waterproof, they can basically be rinsed with water or wiped directly against the dirty part, so please make your choice according to your habits and cleaning frequency!
Kitchen mats mostly have the basic properties of water absorption/waterproof, stain resistance, non-slip, etc. And since the kitchen is a place where power and fire sources are often used, if you want to improve safety, you may want to choose a style that has undergone flame retardant (anti-combustion) processing, or buy your own fire spray or stain spray to add an extra layer of protection for your favorite kitchen mat.
In addition, some long fleece material mats have warmth, even if barefoot stepping is not easy to feel cold; or slightly thick, the internal use of low recoil design mats, can reduce the burden on the feet, these are very suitable for people who often stand for long periods of time in the kitchen space.
2. Check whether there is a non-slip design
When you are concentrating on cooking, it is likely that you will not be able to take into account the situation on the ground, at this time if the kitchen mat slippery, it is likely to lead to hot soup overturned, or even cause the risk of burns, so be sure to choose the bottom of the non-slip processing style, so that the floor mat can be firmly attached to the ground. In addition, the market also has a separate sale of non-slip spray or floor mats special non-slip mat, there is a need for friends may wish to refer to see.
Post time: Oct-07-2022