Kitchen Clutter Alert- Is your kitchen also filled with gadgets that you bought with great enthusiasm, but are now gathering dust? Often, we think that these kitchen tools will make our work easier, but the reality is something else! Many women waste money on cheap and fancy gadgets that are of no use later. Let us know today about 7 such kitchen tools, which are actually a waste of money and occupy space in your kitchen.
1. Veg Slicer or Mandolin: Just a hassle in the name of thin slices!
We think that this will cut vegetables quickly and thinly, but the truth is that both using it and then cleaning it is a headache. Better than this is a sharp knife, with which you can cut vegetables in the shape you want. Do you also believe that this slicer has become just a showpiece in the kitchen?
Mandolin slicers help in making fine and uniform slices, especially when you have to work in large quantities. However, for everyday chores, they can significantly add time and hassle to the cleaning process.
2. Steel, metal or stone chopping boards: A recipe for knife sharpening!
These stylish chopping boards are all the rage these days, but they may or may not cut your vegetables well, but they will surely dull your knife’s edge. Wooden or plastic chopping boards are far better for knives.
Metal or stone chopping boards can actually dull the knife blades faster as they are too hard. Wooden or high-density polyethene (HDPE) plastic chopping boards are better for knives and keep them safe.
3. Vegetable peeler: Why buy one when a knife is enough?
We often buy a vegetable peeler to peel potatoes or other vegetables. But tell us honestly, do you use it frequently? Most people make do with their trusty knife or an old peeler lying around at home. These peelers usually lie unused in the cupboard.
A high-quality vegetable peeler can significantly help in peeling vegetables quickly and efficiently, especially for those with thin skins. It depends on the individual’s habit and convenience whether they choose to use it or not. But yes, if you are comfortable with a knife, then there is no need for this.
4. Vegetable chopper: Vegetables release water, is it useful?
Nowadays, a vegetable chopper is seen in almost every kitchen. However, the vegetables chopped in it often release water, making them difficult to use. Onions become watery when chopped and small things like garlic do not even get adequately chopped in it. So, is this chopper really helping you or just occupying your space?
Handheld vegetable choppers can be useful for small tasks, but some vegetables release water like onions, which can limit its utility. It depends on the type of vegetable you are chopping and how finely you want the chopping to be. Food processors are a better option for bigger jobs.
5. Spoon and lid holder: An alternative to a small plate!
Many women buy holders to keep ladles and lids while cooking. But to be honest, you can use a simple plate instead. This will not only save you money but will also make it easier to clean.
Spoon and lid holders can help keep the kitchen clean and prevent stains on the countertop. However, it is definitely not an essential gadget and can be done without it. It is a matter of convenience and personal preference.
6. Hand juicer: More effort, less juice!
It seems like we will extract fresh juice at home, but extracting juice from a hand juicer is such a tedious task that we get bored in a few days. And then there is the hassle of cleaning it! Often, this too is left lying in a corner.
Hand juicers save electricity and can be good for making juices while travelling or in small quantities. But yes, they can be quite tedious for juicing in large quantities or on a regular basis. Cleaning is also an issue.
7. Garlic crusher: Such a big tool for one thing?
If you are buying a tool for just one purpose, then it often proves to be useless. Like a garlic crusher to crush garlic. It is so difficult to clean that a small mortar and pestle is better than this, in which you can easily crush garlic.