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Oven mitt suggestions

tennessee_swift

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I bought my oven mitts two years ago at Target, they are getting worn down and the rubber on part of it kinda peeled off so only the fabric is there to protect my hands, which isn’t ideal pulling a pan out of a 450 degree oven! I’ve searched online and can’t find any good ones I like.

Any suggestions? What oven mitts do you use? Thanks!

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User

7 years ago

What are oven mitts? I use my tea towels and dish cloths!

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
7 years ago
I just noticed the same thing with mine........but it has been in use a whole lot longer than two years!! Fabric on the outside is fraying - been washed many times - and the fluffy inside insulation is worn in places so you need to position your hand just so to avoid getting burned lifting a hot pan or baking tray out of the oven. And why don't they sell these things in pairs?? I do have a second mitt but it is newer, doesn't match (that irks me a bit) and is so thickly insulated it is hard to work with.

I have already decided to go with silicone mitts this time out.....something like THESE. Just haven't gotten around to getting yet :-) And these are also sold indivdually as well!! Do they think cooks only have one hand????
Elmer J Fudd
7 years ago
I have some all-silicone mitts that I like. I don't find they're available from any of the usual sources so they must be old.

I like them because there's no fabric cuff. I can wash them easily by hand with dishwasher detergent and running water, then a wipe with a dishcloth.

I see that there's a Mastrad brand that's similar though it has a removable cotton lining. That might appeal to some, check that out.
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7 years ago
There was another thread like this one....and someone found a fantastic deal on Kitchenaid mitts. 4/$16.99
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just bought W.S. potholders, not the glove, on lukkiirish's recommendation. love them, going to buy another pair.. some colors are on clearance which is what i bought. "spice" i think its called.
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7 years ago
These from Williams Sonoma are a bit pricey but they’re the only one’s I use because they are a good size and thick, several colors to choose from too. I prefer the pot holders over the mitts.
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7 years ago
Ha! Sprt, we posted at the same time! I’m so glad you like them, well worth the cost IMO.
Michael
7 years ago
We have thin sets to grab cookie sheets and thicker sets to grab casserole dishes, roasting pans, etc. Both are silicone and were purchased at BB&B.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
7 years ago
Previous thread

https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5549342/oven-mitts
tennessee_swift
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks everyone! I do remember commenting on that post but when I searched for it it didn’t come up. Thanks for all the suggestions!
Olychick
7 years ago
I bought the costco Kitchenaid set that was posted on that other thread and I LOVE them. Very flexible and good protection. Threw all my others in the goodwill box.

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