Glossary
Dishwasher (and PLA)
PLA bioplastic doesn't survive dishwasher cycles. Why it fails, and what "don't dishwash" actually means in practice.
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The temperature range a material tolerates without deformation. PLA's envelope is roughly 60 °C — kitchen-friendly but not dishwasher-friendly.
Learn moreWipe-clean care
Damp cloth and mild detergent for everyday cleaning — the standard care rule for PLA bioplastic drawer modules.
Learn moreDrawer pull
The handle attached to a drawer front. Decorative + functional; doesn't affect what fits inside.
Learn morePush-to-open drawer
A drawer that opens with a tap on the front, no handle. Common in handle-less modern kitchens.
Learn moreFull-extension runner
A drawer slide that lets the drawer pull fully out of the cabinet — every contents cell visible and reachable.
Learn moreBall-bearing runner
A drawer slide using sealed ball-bearings between two rails. Smoother than roller runners; the modern UK standard.
Learn moreSoft-close runner
A drawer slide with a hydraulic damper that slows the last 5 cm of close. Stops the slam.
Learn moreDrawer slide
The rail mechanism that lets a drawer open and close. Side-mount, under-mount, ball-bearing, soft-close are the main types.
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