Hot Plate Pickup Clip

A sprung clamp for lifting a hot dish out of a steamer, oven or microwave. The jaws grip under the rim and take the weight, so the plate comes out level — no reaching in with a cloth and no burnt knuckles against the shelf.

Key features

• Jaws clamp under the rim of a plate or bowl and hold as you lift.
• Spring returns the arms, so one hand does the whole job.
• Insulated handles stay cool while the metal end is in the heat.
• Narrow enough to reach into a steamer tier or a deep microwave.

Check the grip on the rim before taking the weight, and lift straight up rather than at an angle.