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A rubber spatula is a cooking tool that has a rubber head. The handle may be made of plastic, metal, or wood. It is common for these spatulas to be used when cooking with pots and pans that are easily scratched by metal utensils. Also, it is common for people to use these types of spatulas instead of those with a metal head because they can usually be washed in a dishwasher instead of requiring hand washing.
A metal spatula is more commonly used for grilling whereas a rubber spatula is often used for cooking on the stove and for baking. The slightly curved head is helpful when removing batter or dough from a bowl or transferring the dough into baking tins. In addition to having a curved head, this type of spatula is also slightly flexible, a quality that aids in these processes. This kind of spatula can also be used during a mixing process if mixing must be done by hand. A metal spatula, however, would not be ideal for any of these uses.
In addition to the design with the solid curved head, there are also rubber spatulas that are designed with broad, flat heads with open slats in the center. These kinds of spatulas are best for cooking on the stove, for turning ingredients in a pot or pan, and for stirring ingredients that are being sauteed or caramelized.
In addition to being slightly flexible, the broad heads of these spatulas allow cooks to turn large quantities of ingredients at one time, more than with a spatula with a solid curved head. There is also a kind of rubber spatula with a thin, flat head that is used specifically to ice cakes and cup cakes.
It is common for kitchen tool companies to sell a rubber spatula set. These sets include a number of spatulas with heads of varying sizes and shapes and handles of different lengths. Spatulas can come in almost any color, but the most common colors are white and black.
Many times sets of spatulas will have handles that are the same color but heads that are a number of colors.
In addition to her work as a freelance writer for DelightedCooking, Diane is the executive editor of Black Lawrence Press, an independent publishing company based in upstate New York. She has also edited several anthologies, the e-newsletter Sapling, and The Adirondack Review. Diane has a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and an M.A. from Brooklyn College.
Diane GoettelIn addition to her work as a freelance writer for DelightedCooking, Diane is the executive editor of Black Lawrence Press, an independent publishing company based in upstate New York.
She has also edited several anthologies, the e-newsletter Sapling, and The Adirondack Review. Diane has a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and an M.A. from Brooklyn College.
by Nadine
A rubber spatula is one very versatile kitchen utensil. The rubber spatula uses include stirring, mixing, scraping mixture from the bottom of bowls and blenders, and much more.
The addition of the rubber spatula to the American kitchen made life a lot easier for the home cook and aspiring home chef.
Problem – When baking and preparing different dishes, mixtures tend to get stuck or are hard to scrape from the bottom of bowls and mixers. Enter the rubber spatula.
With a wooden handle and bendy blade-like ends, its ability to reach the areas and do the job that other spatulas and mixing spoons could only dream of.
Let’s dive a little deeper into the different uses for the rubber spatula and reveal just how valuable it can be to the home kitchen.
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This may seem like a rather easy task but scarping the last bits can always seem to be a problem.
You see, as us home cooks know, the remaining batter or mixture is rather hard to remove without the good old rubber spatula.
Once again the rubber spatula saves the day when needing to clean out the last remanence of Jars.
Such as peanut butter, mayonnaise and jam just to name a few.
We’ve all been there trying to scrape out the last bits with a knife and it doesn’t work very well at all.
One of the great things about rubber spatulas is that they won’t scratch or damage your nonstick pans.
Sometimes there may be a situation where you need to use a little elbow grease to remove a burnt piece of food and that is where the rubber spatula can do the job without scratching the nonstick surface.
What is a Rubber Spatula used for?It’s important to purchase a rubber spatula that is at a higher price range in my opinion.
This is because they don’t tend to last very long anyway, but the cheaper ones will wear out and need to be replaced quick smart.
There are one and two-piece spatulas on the market, and I prefer the one-piece as I find they don’t wear out as quickly.
On the 2 piece ones, the head is detachable and tends to accumulate grime which is another reason I prefer the 1 piece variety.
There are many outlets that sell them, as I’m sure you know, Amazon has a big variety online and can deliver to your door. Offline stores such as Target and Walmart will of course have a variety to choose from.
In conclusion, I hope it’s obvious that there are many rubber spatula uses, and every kitchen should have one.
With the onset of winter, every motorist is faced with the appearance of snow and ice on his car. To get rid of these natural phenomena, it is recommended to use special scraper brushes. Such tools will minimize scratches on the paintwork or car windows. Stores offer a wide range of these products, in which it is easy for a novice driver to get lost. So, let's try to understand the variety of winter tools.
Brushes and scrapers are sold both separately and as multi-devices, often combining a brush, scraper and rubber squeegee.
Since the trunk does not stretch, and the space in it is limited, it is recommended to stop at the latter.
The length of the handle depends on your height and vehicle dimensions. There are also telescopic handles, but they have a very unreliable design, which quickly fails in snowy winters. It is important to make sure that the brush and scraper are not on the same side of the handle, as this arrangement will interfere with the full use of the tool. Ideally, if the handle will have a bend that removes the brush from the common plane, which will effectively remove snow from the roof, regardless of the installed roof rails or spoilers.
The bristles of the brush should not be too hard, because in the cold the pile will “grab” and, most likely, will scratch the car surface. In this regard, it is better to use bristles with a split pile, however, dust and grains of sand will get stuck in it, which can also damage the paintwork, so it is recommended to clean such brushes quite often.
The scraper plastic should not be too soft, but not too hard either. The ideal is the one on which the fingernail can leave a small mark. The plastic should feel uniform to the touch, not have any harder inclusions or flash, and the edge of the scraper should be pointed. In no case should you use metal scrapers, with their help you will only scratch the windshield.
It is important for a novice driver to remember that it is better to wipe warm windows in the evening, because during the night the grains of sand and dust particles will have time to freeze into the ice and can scratch the glass during the cleaning process. If you had to clean the glass in the morning, you must first turn on the blowing of the windows. It is better to start cleaning them after 5 minutes, when a water film has time to form between the outer layer of ice and glass, softening the abrasive effect from possible particles of road dust. If the layer of ice is quite thick, then it will not be superfluous to sprinkle it with special “anti-ice” agents that accelerate thawing.
The “hot” scrapers powered by the cigarette lighter also show themselves well. Their use significantly reduces the risk of scratching the glass.
That's all the basics you need to know about brushes and scrapers. Remember, winter wipers are not a panacea, and you will still need a scraper, and guided by this article, you can not only make the right choice of this indispensable winter tool, but also avoid unnecessary expenses for replacing a scratched windshield and car polishing.
One of the popular manufacturers of car care accessories offered by our online store is the domestic brand AIRLINE. You can buy snow brushes, scrapers, water sprinklers and other car care products at any time on our website AvtoStandart33.rf.
| Manufacturer | Art. No. | Designation |
| AIRLINE | ABR02 | Snow and ice brush (56 cm) |
| AIRLINE | ABR06R | Snow and ice brush with telescopic handle (113 cm) |
| AIRLINE | ABR07 | Snow and ice broom with water dispenser and telescopic handle (120 cm) |
| AIRLINE | ABR04R | Snow and ice brush (92 cm) |
| AIRLINE | ABR09 | Snow and ice brush (44 cm) |
| AIRLINE | ABR14S | Telescopic snow and ice brush with fluffy bristles (70-85 cm) |
| AIRLINE | ABR12S | Snow and ice brush with fluffy bristles (54 cm) |
| AIRLINE | ABQ01 | Mitten Scraper |
| AIRLINE | ABP04 | Scraper with soft handle (21 cm) |
| AIRLINE | ABP05 | Double plate scraper (25 cm) |
| AIRLINE | ABP01 | Scraper, square with water purifier |
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Many special devices have been invented to clean frames and glasses from dirt, some of them are practically useless, others noticeably facilitate the process.
If special tools are not available, a few water-absorbing cotton rags and any sponge can be sufficient.
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The widest range of such products is available in all stores.
You need to understand that for washing windows you will need two different compositions: one for glass, the second for frames and a window sill. In principle, you can use a common remedy in the form of a soap solution, but the result will not be the best. It will be difficult to remove stains on glass, and a lot of effort will have to be spent on washing window sills and frames.
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It is better to choose two compositions. For glasses, an alcohol-based composition, available in a spray bottle, is well suited. They are easy to use, and there are practically no divorces left. For frames, we select a suitable tool based on the type of material. For plastic, for example, cleaning abrasives and aggressive products are contraindicated. Painted wood should not be washed with soda solutions.
It doesn't take much effort to clean windows. It is enough to do everything right, and to do this, follow five simple steps.
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Washing windows should begin with cleaning the windowsill. It's good if it's usually empty. But most often here at best there are flower pots, there may be other items. We completely clean the window sill, preparing the place for cleaning.
Washing windows starts from the frames. It may seem strange to some, but it helps to optimize the process. If you wash the sashes after the glasses, the latter will surely pollute the water drips and you will have to repeat the operation again.
Moisten frames with water, rinse clean with a suitable detergent and wipe dry.
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This primarily concerns plastic windows. We thoroughly wash the rubber seals that press the glass to the frame, clean all metal window fittings and drainage elements. It is especially important to keep the drains clean: if they become clogged, the window will fog up or become covered with ice in the cold season.
The easiest way to do this is with a special product sprayed from a spray bottle. If the glass is too dusty, it must first be wiped. Then apply the detergent composition, wipe the surface with a cloth and polish with a clean cloth.
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The window is already clean - it remains only to wash the window sill using any suitable product.
At the end of wet cleaning, it is advisable to lubricate all metal fittings with machine oil, this will prolong its service life. Rubber seals on plastic windows are lubricated with a special solution with silicone. Thus, it will be possible to maintain their plasticity and prevent the appearance of cracks.
If the windows are very large and it is impossible to reach every corner of the glass surface, it is worth using a double-sided squeegee with a telescopic handle.
First, wet a sponge in clean water and wipe the glass with it. Then we apply detergent to it and wash the glass surface to a shine.
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Now we turn the squeegee over, put the scraper in the upper part of the window, lightly press it against the glass and slide it down. We wipe the rubber squeegee dry and repeat the operation until the entire surface has been processed. In this way, even the largest window can be cleaned quickly and easily.
American cleaning genius Martha Stewart offers another trick for cleaning windows.
The whole process is shown in this short video.
