Glass cutting boards: selection criteria and care

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

The modern market for kitchen products has 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 considered one of the most reliable and durable.

In this article, we’ll talk about the last option, about how to choose the right equipment, and how to care for it.

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

Such products are different - large and small, thick and thin, plain and color.

Equipment for cutting products is 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 is, the longer the life it has.

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

The pluses include:

• It is 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 wear out;
• equipping with four rubber pads-legs located on the reverse working side of the surface, with their help the product reliably sticks to the table surface and does not slip;
• attractive appearance, a wide range of design solutions and forms;
• long term of operation.

There are much fewer minuses, but they are also available:

• fragility - glass is such a material that can be easily broken with careless use;
• when using a glass surface, the knife with which the products are cut dulls very quickly;
• when slicing, unpleasant sounds are made, which, by the way, can be quickly used to.

Glass cutting board, like any other kitchen equipment, you need to choose slowly, responsibly, given the special criteria.

• The size. It depends on the purpose of the product. For example, a board measuring 20x40 cm is suitable for slicing bread products. A wide board is needed for fish and meat.
• The thickness of the board.
• The form, which can be rectangular, rounded, with corners and without them. In this case, build on your own comfort and convenience.
• Design design. It completely depends on the user's preferences. If harmony in the kitchen is important to you, choose a board that will blend perfectly with the interior and style of the kitchen. Very often, when decorating a glass board, artists and designers resort to various drawing techniques. On the board can be depicted animals, birds, flowers, vegetables, fruits, landscapes, whole genre paintings. Such a product can become a decoration of the room, give it a special highlight.

This is appropriate and correct in terms of hygiene.

Glass cutting board is considered one of the most convenient and picky to care for. It is only necessary to adhere to several simple rules and recommendations of specialists.

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

When buying a chopping kitchen surface made of glass, it is better not to save.

Give preference to a reliable manufacturer whose products are in demand by the consumer and have quality certificates. And, of course, be a careful user, do not drop the board, as it can simply crack or shatter.

About glass cutting boards can be seen in the video below.