Here’s what you can put under your air fryer, coffee pot, toaster oven, crock pot or coffee maker to protect your counter.
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1. Trivet
Trivets are stands that are made to elevate a pot or hot pan off and away from the surface of a table or countertop. Trivets can be metal or part of a set of ovenware or a pot and pan set, teapot or gravy boat
The idea behind the trivet is to create an air gap between the hot item and the table or countertop surface. At the same time make space so that the pan doesn’t heat up the trivet and cause heat damage.
Decorative Trivet
Decorative trivets can come in several shapes and sizes. A runner trivet is made of a material that can protect the countertop but also serve as a decorative centerpiece or runner for the table.
The benefit of this is that it is multi-purpose and has space enough to place several hot pans on the table as well as being a part of the decor of the table.
The runner style of the trivet allows for bigger oven-size pans to be placed at the center of the table. Made from non-slip materials creating a safe and effective way to save your countertop.
Trivet set
Silicone trivet sets are designed to create space between the table and the pan or dish surface. Wacker silicones are made to withstand heat and remain flexible. The silicone trivet set can be used and is made to be used for different applications.
In a pinch, it can act as a pot holder, or a mat to cut garlic on, and when not in use it can be hung up out of the way by the hole in the corner. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
Foldable trivet
The foldable silicone trivet is made so that when not in use it doesn’t take up to much room. They are thick enough to give the proper airflow underneath the pan to prevent heat damage to your table or countertop. Heat resistant up to 428°F.
This space-saving type of trivet is perfect for taking on picnics but is still decorative enough to add to a table as a centerpiece.
2. Black Marble chopping board
Marble is a durable stone that can be manufactured into chopping boards. Black marble chopping boards are one such product. Black marble chopping boards can protect your countertop from heat damage. Black marble is good for cutting on once you learn the technique to do so.
One of the main uses for the Black Marble cutting board is making pastries because the surface of the marble stays cool. This cooling effect is why it is also good for setting hot pans and dishes on the table or countertop.
[Link to product]3. Bamboo chopping board
Bamboo is an excellent source of wood and can be made into many different products such as a bamboo cutting board. The surface of the bamboo cutting is very durable and is also heat resistant. This heat resistance makes it a good way to protect your counter. By placing the hot items on the bamboo chopping board, this can save your countertop and prevent any possible damage.
[Link to product]4. Oven baking mat
Silicone has proven to be very heat resistant and has many uses in the kitchen. Oven baking mats can be used on metal sheet pans in the oven to bake on because they are also no stick
An Oven baking mat is a good way to protect your counter as well. Place one under the hot pan or dish to protect your counter.
[Link to product]5. Extra large coaster
Using a coaster prevents stains and damage to your countertop. The extra large size would be a perfect fit to go under a tea kettle or a coffee pot if you wanted to set it on the table or counter.
