What are Oven Mitts?
Oven mitts are thick mittens made to protect your hands from hot objects. Oven mitts are also called oven gloves. Oven mitts can also be shaped like gloves with fingers for better gripping.
What are Oven Mitts Used For?
Oven mitts prevent burns and protect your hands when handling hot things. Oven mitts should be used at all times when dealing with hot things while cooking or baking. Wear oven mitts when using a hot oven, transporting hot foods, and when removing lids from hot pots on the stove. Oven mitts need to be used when pulling something out of the oven or microwave. They can also be used when cooking on the grill to protect your hands.
What are the Different Types of Oven Mitts?
- Cloth
- Silicone
- Rubber
- Leather
Cloth: Cloth oven mitts are usually made of cotton and are the most common type of oven mitt. This kind of oven mitt usually feels thick because of the insulation inside the glove. Cloth oven mitts can be washed in the washing machine if they get dirty. Cloth oven mitts can’t handle as much heat as other kinds of oven mitts, so they should not be used when holding something hot for longer than a few seconds.
Silicone: Silicone oven mitts are made of thick silicon. These kinds of oven gloves are strong and will last even in very high temperatures. Silicone oven mitts are also waterproof and can grip surfaces well. Because silicone oven mitts are so strong and thick, it can be difficult to grip small things or bend your fingers.
Rubber: Rubber oven mitts are made of a material called neoprene and will also last in high temperatures. Rubber oven mitts are so strong that you can touch hot food directly and work with it for a short time without worrying about burning your hands. Rubber oven mitts allow you to grip surfaces well. Rubber gloves have some flexibility that allows you to bend your fingers.
Leather: Leather oven mitts are made out of leather. These are flexible oven mitts that allow you to use your fingers and grip tools. Leather oven mitts should not be used to handle hot items for longer than a few seconds because they can cause discomfort.
