HIC's Bamboo Toast Tongs remove hot foods from the toaster safely and easily! Made from 100-percent natural bamboo, they're lightweight, yet strong, and will not scratch delicate surfaces. Great for toast, bagels, toaster pastries, pocket foods, pizza bites, and more. Grips toasted foods securely without crushing them and keeps fingers safe from heat. Stores away easily in a kitchen gadget drawer or looks great in a utensil holder on the counter, always at the ready. Although bamboo is technically a grass, its tensile strength is comparable to that of steel, making it extremely strong and durable. It regenerates through a vast root system without need of replanting and boasts a record-breaking growth rate that surpasses any other known plant. For these reasons, bamboo is considered among the world's greatest resources and the alternative used over traditional materials for the design of products for more sustainable living. Hand wash in warm, soapy water.