Kitchen Deals -> Kitchen tools

An absolute must with a million and a half uses. But do not buy just any plastic wrap. Go to a restaurant supply store and buy a large roll of restaurant plastic wrap. It sticks much better than the common grocery store plastic wrap and is much cheaper per foot.

Choose a dishwasher with sturdy compression springs in the door. Also look for tough, lightweight nylon or graphite racks with cushioned tips that protect glassware and cookware. Weimer recommends choosing a model with a rack design that provides the largest, most flexible interior space and is configured for your belongings, including odd-shaped pieces.

Materials NOT to be used on Granite:

• Formic acid
• Hydrofluoric acid
• Nitric acid
• Sulphuric acid
• Phosphoric acid
• Hydrochloric acid