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Dixie Stronger Microwave Safe Paper Plates Review
A practical look at Dixie Stronger Microwave Safe Soak-Proof Resistant Paper Plates, including strength, soak resistance, microwave use, everyday meals, party use, customer feedback, pros, cons, and common complaints.
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Product Overview
These paper plates were made by Dixie for everyday use as well as for when you're planning on having parties, cooking outdoors, or at a family gathering. After your meal is over, you can just throw these away. They also have a special construction that prevents them from getting all soggy from sauces, greases and moisture so you don't have to worry about them falling apart in seconds. You can even heat most of what you eat in the microwave because they are safe to do so. If you plan on heating up heavy items, such as frozen dinners, the thickness of the plate will help it stay intact.
Customers Say
A lot of people have enjoyed the use of these plates due to there durability and ability to withstand flexing during a typical meal. Most users that purchased the product used it for dinner at home, BBQ's, parties, etc., as well as lunch on an every day basis. Users reported that the new product was able to hold a much heavier load then thinner disposable plates.
Many users appreciated the products' water resistant finish; particularly with food items that contained sauce, oil or other types of moisture. As many users appreciated the fact the product could be safely microwaved in order to heat leftover or warmed food.
The most common complaints regarding the product were that it cost significantly more money compared to the basic paper plate and several users felt that the plates where too small and/or too flexible when dealing with extremely heavy loads. Several users preferred to use foam or plastic plates when extreme flexibility and rigidity were needed.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Stronger than many basic paper plates
- Soak-resistant surface
- Microwave safe for many foods
- Handles saucy and greasy meals well
- Convenient for parties and cookouts
- Good for everyday family meals
- Reduces cleanup time
- Suitable for heavier foods than thin economy plates
Cons
- More expensive than basic paper plates
- Not as rigid as foam or plastic plates
- Can still bend with very heavy meals
- Single-use product creates more waste
- May feel smaller than expected for large portions
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Bottom Line
The Dixie Stronger Microwave Safe Paper Plates is one of several affordable housewares products for consumers seeking the convenience of disposable plates made from stronger and more resistant to soaking paper products. The advantages of these products include a higher level of durability than standard paper plates as well as their ability to be used in the microwave oven. However, the disadvantages of using this product include a higher price point compared to other materials such as foam or plastic, and a lower rigidity compared to those same materials.
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