Should you wear an apron in the kitchen: pros and cons

It would seem that aprons have become a thing of the past, and in the era of automatic washing machines, no one will care about keeping a home dress or robe clean. If it gets dirty, you can easily wash it! But don’t rush to conclusions, because after reading the article, you can radically change your opinion about the use of aprons in the kitchen.

Is an apron necessary in the kitchen?

We all remember very well how grandmother, before cooking, put on an apron or an apron, and only then took up knives and saucepans. But are we all ready for an extra rag hanging in the kitchen - on a hook or on the kitchen door - spoiling the interior?

Here are the arguments for cooking in an apron:

• it is able to protect your body from contact with flour, starch, boiling liquid or drops of fat;
• it is easy and convenient to put on and take off;
• easy to sew with your own hands, choosing the fabric to match the interior of the kitchen;
• It is better to wash dishes in an apron to avoid water getting on your clothes;
• you can wipe your hands on it if suddenly a kitchen towel gets lost somewhere;
• if it gets dirty, it can be easily replaced with another one without changing clothes;
• An apron is convenient not only for cooking, but also for washing dishes, loading the dishwasher, and washing plumbing fixtures;
• A nice apron can be given to a woman on March 8th.

Those who never wear an apron will always find something to say against:

• I don’t need it because I’m neat and don’t cook much;
• you will have to wash it the same way, whether a splashed apron or a splashed T-shirt;
• this is a relic of the past like arm ruffles;
• It’s hard to get used to an apron – you feel more comfortable without it.

When you can't do without an apron

In fact, an apron is not just an extra component of clothing that gets in the way and hinders movement. It acts as a wall between you and the work surface with food. When leaving the kitchen, you must remove it, roll it upside down and place it on the back of a chair or the edge of the table. And, returning to the kitchen, first wash your hands with soap, and then put on your apron again.

Aprons must meet the following conditions:

• be comfortable and not restrict movement;
• easy to wash;
• do not stretch or lose shape;
• be practical, for example with pockets.

What materials are aprons made from? Best of all, from natural fabrics. But keep in mind that cotton fabric has a loose structure, and it will be more difficult to wash off oil stains. It is better to choose a product made of cotton with small additions of synthetic fiber. In such an apron, the hostess’s body will “breathe”, and caring for it is quite simple. If you want to be stylish, try sewing an accessory from old jeans - it’s comfortable, practical, and very beautiful.

There are no comrades according to taste and color, so it is pointless to advise what color an apron should be - choose the one that you like. Just keep in mind that stains on a plain apron will be more noticeable than on a colored one. But dark products, although they hide dirt better, still look rather unaesthetic and can evoke melancholy.

Choosing a white apron is quite impractical because it gets dirty, but a colored one with white trim will look fun.For lovers of the color red, let us remind you that it stimulates appetite, so be careful in the kitchen wearing this attire and do not try the food being prepared too often.

Readers' opinion

But let's ask modern housewives themselves whether they need aprons in the kitchen or can they do without them:

“I can’t do without an apron in the kitchen, otherwise I’ll get all splashed and dirty, and then I’ll have to wash both my trousers and my T-shirt. But with an apron there is no such problem. I replaced it with another, clean one - and everything was OK!”

“I never wear an apron, although I have several of them in my closet. When I’m going to cook dinner, I put on clothes that I don’t mind getting dirty and are easy to wash.”

“I won’t go to the kitchen without an apron and a scarf! I buy it in stores, and sometimes I even sew it myself depending on my mood, because it’s not a difficult job. The main thing is that the clothes remain clean after cooking, and hair will never get into the plate!”

Of course, some will continue to cook in the kitchen in an apron, while others will absolutely not want to use this archaic item. We told you about all the pros and cons of wearing aprons, and the choice, as always, will be yours.