If you look back on the past 25 years, it’s pretty clear that stainless steel sheet has had a remarkably long run as the material of choice for kitchen appliances. There are some rumors that the impressive reign of stainless steel kitchen appliances is coming to an end, as alternate materials like white ice plastic are starting to make some inroads in the kitchen appliances market. However, before jumping to any conclusions, it’s helpful to look at why stainless steel has enjoyed so much staying power for the past quarter century.
To begin with, think about what a homeowner demands from home appliance materials. Some of the most important factors to consider include:
- Sales price
- Maintenance requirements
- Cleaning requirements
- Durability and lifespan
- Aesthetics
Prices can be high when you buy stainless steel products, but if you consider value for the money, these other factors come to the fore.
Clearly, one of the biggest benefits of stainless steel is its low maintenance. The fact is, having a resistance to corrosion and other elements means that stainless steel will rarely sustain serious damage. The same cannot be said of competing materials like wood, plastic, and other metals. In addition, stainless steel is easy to keep clean, as implied by the “stainless” in its name. These two factors provide plenty of incentive to go with stainless steel kitchen appliances.
However, there’s more to it than just those factors. Stainless steel has a lifespan of multiple decades, which means you won’t have to replace your appliances because of poor quality material. Aesthetically, it has a universal appeal that works well in a wide range of kitchen décor schemes.