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Choosing pot holders for safe cooking and a pretty appearance in the kitchen can be loads of fun. Many savvy cooks often overlook the importance of pot holders, saving ones which have seen better days. These essential kitchen tools don’t last forever. With repeated washings, even the heavy duty cotton type’s linings become thin and can easily result in injury, either by a burn to your hand or a catastrophic situation caused by dropping a pot of boiling hot food. Pot holders also acquire stains that eventually ruin the appearance. So, both for safety’s sake and a clean looking kitchen, replace your pot holders as necessary. Here are a few pointers on choosing ones that last and recognizing the signs that indicate a replacement is in order.