Garlic Presses: Can They Break? Investigating the Myth

[stefani2]

What would make a Garlic Press snap in half at the skinny part of the handle?
Would NOT removing the skin between cloves and pressing REALLY hard cause it to break? I have NEVER seen a broken one.

 

[PamperedDor]

Jenna - I have no idea - that is a good one - is it yours or a customer

 

[debswork]

yes, that would do it. My husband broke mine by not removing the skin and with all his strength trying to press another threw. I could not believe it. I was so mad, because my speech was this is one garlic press you can never break. Now I had unless your super man...

 

[wadesgirl]

You should always remove the old skin. Mine completely covers the holes, I couldn't imagine trying to press another clove through.

 

[stefani2]

not mineIt isn't mine - it's a customers (from a different consultant).

I have NO idea HOW that could have happened! I haven't talked to her to find out - but even when I DO talk to her - who knows if she will tell me the truth! LOL

I couldn't IMAGINE HOW HARD you would have to press to break it!

 

[Kristina21]

WOW! I'm a lil' lost though...what could cause it to break like that?

 

[PCJenni]

my husband broke mine. I was watching him while he did it too. I think he pressed multiple pieces of garlic without taking the skins out and it snapped at the hinges.

 

[rlombas]

Hi there! As a pampered chef consultant, I can assure you that our garlic presses are made with high-quality materials and are designed to withstand the pressure of pressing garlic cloves. It is unlikely for them to break unless they are mishandled or used in an excessive manner. In my experience, I have not seen a garlic press break due to pressing too hard without removing the skin between cloves. However, it is always important to follow the instructions provided with the product to ensure its longevity. I recommend gently removing the skin between cloves before pressing and using a moderate amount of pressure to avoid any potential damage. If you have any further concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. Happy cooking!