Farah Khan shows renovated kitchen to cook Dilip, says she had issues with wooden cabinets: ‘Mujhe cockroach ki bahut problem thi’; here’s what can help

The new kitchen has stainless steel cabinets customised especially for her. “That is very good because mujhe cockroach ki bahut problem hoti thi. (I had a major cockroach problem.) Wood me paani ghus ghus ke smell hota hai, it rots and is a smelly kitchen (Wood absorbs water, so it smells). So, jab se, stainless steel ka daala hai andar, it is hygienic to another level (Ever since I have opted for stainless steel cabinets, it is hygienic to another level),” added Farah.

During the episode, she chose blue, her “favourite and lucky colour,” and wooden panels for the finish.

“Wooden finish gives a colonial look. Dilip ji ko specially panels chahiye hai na,” the specialist said.

Here’s what to consider (Photo: Freepik)

Why are stainless steel cabinets preferred over wooden ones? 

Chef Shipra Khanna agreed that wooden kitchen cabinets, especially over time, become highly porous and can trap moisture, food particles, and odours, which creates an “ideal breeding ground for cockroaches”. She shared that the functionality of stainless steel extends beyond wooden ones. “Unlike wood susceptible to termite damage, warping, and is high maintenance, stainless steel surfaces are non-porous, seamless, and far easier to sanitise,” Khanna told indianexpress.com.

According to her, this makes them far less inviting to pests and also prevents the buildup of lingering smells that can attract cockroaches and other insects. “Transitioning to stainless steel counters and cabinetry not only improves hygiene but also significantly reduces pest infestations in the long run,” said Khanna.

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