Thirstystone NMC28632 Spoon Rest Grey Review

I love marble and it is a beautiful thing. It's almost like a joke because it's so big! In earnest. Besides being huge, it was a bit rough about marble and I was afraid it might get dirty. I ended up just sanding the marble with very fine sandpaper to make it very smooth and more polished. Then I apply a coat of oil to protect it. It's cute, I really like it. I see if you drop it the handle will break. The weight of the stone compared to the handle is so different that the handle cannot be…

I'm only writing this review because I see several 1 star reviews from people who seem to only buy products that are impregnated with plastic or other sealants. and immediately complained when they carelessly soiled their new white spoon rest. It's a rock, folks. Good God. Buy cheap mineral oil and rub it into all the stone and woodwork you have. This prevents stains and extends the life of your products. Materials that are inherently porous (like white marble and acacia wood) discolour easily.

This spoon holder is very beautiful and very large. Its size is just what I was looking for when cooking with large utensils. Unfortunately, it does not fulfill its ESSENTIAL function as a spoon rest, as it stains INCREDIBLY easily with most common cooking ingredients (e.g. butter, red sauce, etc.). I don't stick a spoon in it even a full minute, and then I clean the spoon rest and it still leaves a noticeable stain. I've since tried removing the stain with vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen…