Hot Mats & Pot Holders

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Hot mats and hot pot holder are the kitchen's silent companions and truly one of those necessary items every kitchen requires. Before getting to know the functionality and advantages of hot mats and pot holders, let’s understand the difference between them.

Most of the time, people tend to use these terms interchangeably but technically they are not the same. Hot mat is a piece of textile or material that is kept under hot utensils or dishes to protect surfaces from heat damage. They are often circular or square in shape and made of materials like cotton, cork, silicone, etc which are good heat resistors. Thus, protecting your table surfaces while you carry on with your cooking.

A pot holder is a piece of textile or material that is used to cover hands with when holding or carrying hot kitchen wares from one place to another. It generally has some sort of a slit for your hands to go in.

Let’s also get a quick understanding of trivets. Trivets for dining tables serve a similar purpose as hot mats, but its intended use is more generic, to protect surfaces from scratches from utensils or cookware items and not necessarily just to act as a heat protector. From protecting your dining table to adding a splash of colour and style, dining table hot pads can be really useful and impactful.

Whilst tri- means three, and -vet comes from -ped, meaning 'foot' / 'feet', trivets often have four 'feet', and some trivets, including many wooden trivets, have no 'feet' at all. A lot of Indian households also use tripods, i.e, stand with three legs on which the hot utensil is kept.

Now that you know the uses and benefits of keeping hot mats and hot pot stands for dining table, allow yourself to freely go about and choose from Vaaree’s wide range of hot mats and pot holders that are both effective by use and eye-catching by design! Whether it is for keeping your hot kadhai or baking dishes, a hot mat always has your back. At Vaaree, we have hot mats and pot holders made out of wood and cotton with numerous design options to choose from!

Discover Our Range of Stylish Hot Mats and Pot Holders for Your Kitchen

At Vaaree, we offer you a wide selection of hot mats and pot holders that not only add to the functionality of keeping cooked foods safe but also add to the decor and enhance the look of your kitchen and dining table. Before you shop a set or two for your kitchen, let’s understand a few points as to why hot mats and pot holders can be your besties in the kitchen!

• They protect countertops and dining tables

Various countertop materials like granite, marble, wood, quartz stone, etc are susceptible to different temperatures. But no matter what they are made of, prevention is always better than cure! Keep your table tops safe and scratch-free with hot mats serving as the cushion layer between your dishes and surface!

• Hot mats can sometimes act as pot holders or oven mitts

It goes without saying that it's ideal to use the correct item for the correct type of function, especially when it comes to dealing with heated kitchenware. Hot mats can sometimes act as a makeshift pot holder or oven mitts when you don’t have the perfect alternative at your reach. However, be careful as hot mats won’t have silicone or proper grip as pot holders.

• Add some design detail

There's always some scope of adding little, cute and colourful details to your space, be it your kitchen or dining table. Hot mats or even trivets for hot dishes can add to the beauty and charm of these spaces.

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Wait no more, as we at Vaaree, have you all covered. Surf, look and select from our wide range of hot mats and pot holders for your kitchen and dining space. Serve delicious food in your desired serve ware without any fear and make guests say how beautiful the dining setup looks!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

What is the difference between a hot pad and a pot holder?

Hot pad is a mat which is a piece of textile or other material that is kept under hot dishes or utensils to protect surfaces. Whereas a pot holder is a piece of textile or material which is used to cover hands with when holding or carrying hot kitchen wares from one place to another. A pot holder usually has some sort of a slit for your hands to go in.

What is the purpose of potholder?

The primary purpose of a pot holder is to protect hands from burning that might occur while handling hot cookware or bakeware. They are typically made of heat resistant materials like cotton, silicone, etc and feature a layer of padding for extra insulation and protection. They also help prevent scratches on the surface of utensils.

What are the mats called that you put hot pots on?

Placing a hot cookware is always done on a hot mat, whereas pot holders are used for carrying and holding hot dishes and cookware.

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