The Unusual Way A Slice Of Bread Can Clean Up Broken Glass - Tasting Table

"To do it, carefully (yet firmly) press a slice of bread on top of the broken glass, sponging the area surrounding the shatter. Those irregular shards will stick to the bread and lift with ease. For maximum caution, wear thick gloves. There are times when toothy, wide-open-crumb homemade bread is the best (most times, actually). There are also times (like making stuffing, or acquacotta) when stiff, stale bread is the best."

"When it comes to picking up broken glass, however, the ideal tool is a slice of plush, store-bought white bread. That tight crumb collects maximal glass fragments, while the plush, spongy texture provides the pliability needed for adhesion. This safety-centric tip also works for shattered ceramic. Dropped a plate? Simply swipe that bread slice across the floor to collect any loose ceramic shards that are too small to safely pick up with your hands."

A plush slice of store-bought white bread can be used to collect small glass shards by pressing it onto the broken area to sponge up fragments. Those irregular shards stick to the bread and lift with ease; wearing thick gloves increases safety. The tight crumb of the bread collects maximal fragments better than a broom or dustpan, which can brush over tiny pieces. The hack also works for shattered ceramic and can put the heel of a loaf to use. For maximum adhesion and pliability, choose a plush, spongy slice rather than stiff or open-crumb breads.

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