Why are kitchen products that were once crazy no longer favored? Is it the backwardness of technology, or the increase in consumer demand?
In this issue, this article will explore 6 kitchen items that have fallen from the altar, analyze the reasons why they fell out of favor, and perhaps it is only a matter of time before they fade out of Chinese families.
1. Kitchen cooler
In the hot summer, it is easy to sweat profusely when cooking in the kitchen, so the kitchen cooler came into being. The product was advertised as effective in lowering the temperature in the kitchen and quickly became a hot item.
Although the name Liangba gives people the impression of refrigeration, it does not actually have a refrigeration function, so many people who install kitchen Liangba feel that they have been deceived.
It functions very differently from an air conditioner, it does not cool down, and at most it is a fan mounted on the top that can only circulate hot air up and down in the kitchen.
At the same time, this will also reduce the efficiency of the range hood, causing the oil smoke to spread everywhere, and causing the fan blades to accumulate heavy oil stains for a long time, which is quite difficult to clean.
In general, people think that kitchen coolers are not cost-effective and ineffective, so they are gradually being phased out.
2. Taichung basin
I remember when I was renovating my kitchen, choosing the type of sink installation – overhead or undercounter – became a big question for many homeowners.
1. Choosing a countertop basin may make cleaning cumbersome, and the glass glue is easy to mold.
2. When choosing an undercounter basin, there is a concern that its load-bearing capacity is insufficient, which may fall off over time.
In response to these concerns, the Taichung Basin came into being. It is designed so that the sink is on the same plane as the countertop, which not only harmonizes the appearance more harmoniously, but also avoids the worry of the sink falling off, and seems to elegantly answer all the questions between the countertop basin and the undercounter basin.
However, this good situation did not last long, and the problems in the Taichung basin quickly became apparent.
In reality, it is not uncommon to see failures in installing countertop basins, and many owners have complained that the installers are not skilled enough to align perfectly with the countertop.
The main manifestations are uneven potholes and large gaps, not only poor appearance, but also the problem of water accumulation in the gaps, which in turn leads to the blackening of the filled glass glue, which causes serious health problems.
In fact, the installation of the Taichung basin requires the cutting of the countertop on site, which leads to the high level of skill required by the installer. Therefore, even the Taichu basin installed by an experienced master will have some small flaws.
When the public generally criticized the Taichung basin, the merchant improved the installation method of the undercounter basin. From the original marble glue, to the metal buckle fastening method used today, this effectively reduces the possibility of the undercounter basin falling off. As a result, the Taichung basin gradually withdrew from the stage of history.
3. Stainless steel countertop
Stainless steel countertops have been widely welcomed by the catering industry for their waterproof and moisture-proof, high hardness and not easy to crack, stable color, environmental protection and no radiation. Thanks to these significant advantages, stainless steel countertops have also quickly become popular in home kitchens.
However, the good fortune did not last long, and it was not long before the "flame" was "extinguished". Why is that? Actually, the reason is quite simple.
First, the aesthetics of stainless steel countertops fail to meet the aesthetic requirements of many young people, which is one of the main reasons for its unpopularity. Its aloof texture is often reminiscent of the low-cost décor of a kitchen or hotel kitchen, which not only lacks a sense of luxury, but is also very different from the warm atmosphere pursued by a domestic environment.
Second, the durability of stainless steel countertops needs to be improved. A slight bump can lead to serious scratches that are difficult to repair. After a year or two of use, the surface tends to become worn-out. In addition, if the thickness of the material is insufficient, deformation and bulging may occur.
Third, stainless steel countertops are more likely to be an environment for bacteria to breed than stone, so they need to be cleaned and kept clean frequently to ensure hygiene.
In addition to the aforementioned factors, real food-grade stainless steel countertops are expensive, usually selling for two or three thousand yuan per meter, and the sink comes at an additional cost. In comparison, the cost of quartz stone for a few hundred yuan per meter is much lower, which significantly increases its unaffordability for ordinary families. Therefore, these factors combine to make it difficult to use widely in the home.
4. Seasoning basket
Due to its excellent storage function and convenient access experience, the kitchen seasoning basket has gradually become the choice of thousands of households.
However, in actual use, this kitchen item has always been regarded as the least cost-effective choice, and it is often strongly complained by many netizens, thinking that the seasoning basket is not only useless, but also the most space-consuming kitchen item.
The root cause of this phenomenon is that the capacity of the seasoning basket is limited, and even if it is completely filled, it will not be able to hold too many cruice jars. Moreover, due to its fixed size, the requirements for the installation position are also very strict, and it is not easy to adapt to the spatial layout of different kitchens.
Spice bottles are slightly taller and less suitable for storage, while smaller bottles tend to fall over, and the slightly larger cutting plates are difficult to hold. In addition, its sensitivity to water increases the risk of rust, which is also a problem. Due to this structural design, the oil cleaning work on weekdays has also become more cumbersome. What's worse is that if it is used frequently, its slide rail is also easy to damage.
As a result, fewer and fewer people choose to install seasoning baskets, and it is generally accepted that they are even less practical than traditional kitchen drawers.
5. Skin-feeling film cabinet door
When it comes to the key to improving the aesthetics of the kitchen, it is the skin film cabinet door, which has no doubt about its authenticity.
The surface of the skin film cabinet door is smooth and delicate, soft to the touch like a baby, and at the same time exudes a natural high-end texture. As a result, it has become standard in almost every home in recent years.
However, over time, the shortcomings of the membrane began to be revealed. Many users have strongly complained that the membrane is easy to dirty, easy to leave handprints, difficult to clean and other problems.
Especially in the kitchen area where there is a lot of smoke, those stubborn fingerprints and water stains seem to stick to it forever, and it is difficult to remove it no matter how clean it is. If you look it up on the Internet, there are many ways to clean cabinet doors with a membrane surface.
Despite its stunning aesthetics and top-notch texture, the difficult cleaning process makes it unacceptable to the general public.
6. Kitchen waste disposer
With the implementation of waste sorting policies in many cities, the popularity of kitchen waste disposers in Chinese households has increased significantly.
For many office workers, this not only saves them time to go downstairs and take out the garbage every day, but also greatly reduces their burden, so many people do not hesitate to invest large sums of money in this equipment.
However, after actually using it, I found that it did not achieve the desired effect, but instead had more and more problems in the process of use. This is mainly due to the fact that even with the installation of food waste disposers, waste sorting is still a must.
The reason for this is that not all types of food waste can be disposed of by processors. For example, substances that are too thin, such as shrimp shells and fish scales, cannot be processed. Similarly, long-fibrid materials, such as corn husks and zongzi leaves, as well as hard substances, such as bones and shellfish, are not suitable for the processor.
Secondly, for food that is difficult to break, it should be processed in batches and small quantities to prevent the sewer from clogging. Once a blockage occurs, it is unhygienic and emits a foul smell, which is very distressing.
In addition, in order to achieve good grinding performance, the kitchen waste processor needs to operate at a higher power, so it produces more noise when working. Due to its snug design against the countertop, the vibrations generated during the grinding process can cause a sound that is ringing in the ears.
Therefore, it is not difficult to understand that kitchen waste disposers have not been as widely used in domestic households as dishwashers.
Topic discussion at the end of the article:
Which of the above kitchen products have you used at home?
Can you name a few household items and appliances that were once smash hits?
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