Glass chopping boards: selection and care criteria

An integral attribute of each kitchen is a device on which products are cut, crushed, bent off for further use in cooking.

In the modern market of goods for the kitchen presents a wide selection of cutting boards. They can be plastic, silicone, wooden, from natural and artificial stone, and even glass, which, by the way, are among the most reliable and durable.

In this article we will talk about the latest version, how to choose the right inventory and how to take care of it.

Among all types of cutting surfaces, a glass cutting board is one of the latest inventions that has recently appeared on the market and quickly gained popularity among consumers.

Such products are different - large and small, thick and thin, monophonic and colored.

Inventory for cutting products can be found in various sizes:

• 60x40 cm;
• 29x29 cm;
• 30x40 cm;
• 30x52 cm;
• 45x30 cm;
• 25x25 cm

As for the thickness of the product, the larger it is, the more functional the product, the longer its life.

Like any other kitchen fixture, a glass cutting board has both advantages and disadvantages. Let's take a closer look at both the positive and negative features of this kitchen attribute.

The advantages include:

• made exclusively of environmentally friendly material that does not harm human health;
• the glass surface is quite easy to care for;
• the surface does not abrade;
• equipping with four rubber feet-pads located on the back working side of the surface, with their help, the product adheres reliably to the surface of the table and does not slip;
• attractive appearance, a wide range of design solutions and forms;
• long service life.

Minuses are much less, but they are also available:

• brittleness - glass is a material that can be quite easily broken if used carelessly;
• when using the glass surface, the knife, which cut the products, very quickly blunt;
• when cutting, unpleasant sounds are made, which, by the way, you can quickly get used to.

The glass chopping board, like any other kitchen equipment, must be chosen slowly, responsibly, taking into account special criteria.

• The size. It depends on the purpose of the product. For example, a board measuring 20x40 cm is suitable for cutting bread products. Fish and meat need a wide board.
• Board thickness
• The formwhich can be rectangular, rounded, with corners and without them. In this case, start from your own comfort and convenience.
• Design clearance. It completely depends on user preferences. If harmony in the kitchen is important to you, choose such a board that will perfectly match the interior, style of the kitchen. Very often in the design of glass boards, artists and designers resort to various techniques of drawing pictures. The board can depict animals, birds, flowers, vegetables, fruits, landscapes, whole genre paintings. Such a product can be a decoration of the room, give it a special zest.

It is appropriate and correct in terms of hygiene

Glass chopping board is considered one of the most convenient and picky in care. You just need to follow a few simple rules and recommendations of experts.

• Considering the fact that various products are cut on the cutting surface, various bacteria and microorganisms can constantly collect on it. Therefore, the board should be well washed with a sponge after each use in warm water with the addition of detergent. Dishwasher safe.
• Periodically, at least once a week, the board should be disinfected with food vinegar. Unpleasant smell can be removed with lemon juice, baking soda and salt.
• After washing, wipe the product thoroughly.
• Store the inventory in a dry and dry place.

When buying a kitchen cutting surface made of glass is better not to save.

Give preference to a reliable manufacturer whose products are in demand from the consumer and has certificates of quality. And, of course, be a neat user, do not drop the board, as it can simply split or shatter to pieces.

About glass chopping boards can be viewed in the video below.