The CDC indicates that each year roughly 48 million people, 1 in 6 Americans, get sick by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Plenty kitchen care pads are designed to help protect you and your family from foodborne illnesses by absorbing the juices from raw meats, not allowing them to cross contaminate your counters or other foods. When preparing food, simply place a small or medium cutting board on top of the kitchen care pad and any juices that roll off the cutting board will be absorbed by the pad and protect your counters and your family. Each durable and disposable pad measures 17 inches wide by 24 inches long and provides a large surface area of kitchen counter protection while you work. These can also be used without a cutting board to place food on while keeping your food and counters clean and protected. When finished, simply place the pad in the garbage; no need to clean and sanitize your counter, thanks to the minimal mess you've created. Plenty kitchen care pads can also be used as a drying mat for fruits, vegetables, and kitchen utensils. They are also great for lots of non-kitchen activities, including gardening, arts and crafts, picnics, camping, hunting, as a floor mat for muddy shoes or other messy activities such as changing your car oil. Plenty kitchen care pads are manufactured in Pennsylvania with attention to quality, safety, sustainability and responsible sourcing practices by First Quality, a family-owned company. First Quality is a leader in developing premium quality products at a great value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Plenty kitchen care pads safe for direct food contact?
Yes, all materials used are considered safe for direct food contact by the FDA.
What materials are in Plenty kitchen care pads?
The top layer, which contacts the food, is made from 100% polypropylene. The bottom layer is made from a blend of polyethylene and polypropylene. The absorbent core is made from cellulose which is a natural material that is derived from trees.
Will Plenty kitchen care pads alter the taste, smell, or consistency of my food?
Not at all. These pads have been designed to only absorb the free flowing liquid for the food that they come in contact with and not transfer anything to the food.
How do I know how many Plenty kitchen care pads to use to prepare food?
For families of 3-6 people, usually one is enough, but it will depend upon how much free flowing liquid comes from your food. If you find that the kitchen care pad isn’t able to absorb all the free flowing liquid, you may need to use two. If you are using an extra-large cutting board you may want to use two.
Do Plenty kitchen care pads kill bacteria?
No they do not, but by absorbing the free flowing liquid of foods, it helps to reduce the potential to cross contaminate to other foods, surfaces and utensils.
Is this item durable?
Plenty kitchen care pads are mainly meant for the quick convenient protection of surfaces by absorbing liquids and collecting debris. You cannot cut meat directly on it.
Are Plenty kitchen care pads sterilized?
No they are not. They are made under the FDA’s CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Process) requirements for sanitary products.
Is this item easy to use?
Plenty kitchen care pads are ready-to-use in seconds. Just unfold when removing from the package and place it on you work surface. Also, once done just fold the pad up to contain any liquid or debris and throw in the trash.
What are the dimensions of this item?
The Plenty kitchen care pad is 17 by 24 inches and easily accommodates small and medium sized cutting boards.
