Question 1

How do you clean a wooden cutting board?

Accepted Answer

Wash with hot soapy water, dry immediately. Sanitize with salt and lemon. Oil regularly.

Question 2

How do you sanitize a cutting board?

Accepted Answer

Sprinkle coarse salt and rub with a lemon half. Or use a bleach solution (1 tablespoon per gallon).

Question 3

How do you clean kitchen knives?

Accepted Answer

Hand wash immediately after use with soap and water. Dry and store properly.

Question 4

Should you put knives in the dishwasher?

Accepted Answer

No. Dishwashers dull blades and damage handles. Hand wash and dry immediately.

Question 5

How do you remove stains from plastic cutting boards?

Accepted Answer

Apply baking soda paste, let sit 15 minutes, scrub. For tough stains, use diluted bleach.

Question 6

How do you clean a garlic press?

Accepted Answer

Soak in hot soapy water immediately after use. Scrub holes with an old toothbrush.

Question 7

How do you clean a cheese grater?

Accepted Answer

Soak in hot soapy water, scrub with a stiff brush. For stuck cheese, use a fine brush or toothbrush.

Question 8

How do you clean a strainer?

Accepted Answer

Soak in hot soapy water, scrub holes with a brush. For stubborn residue, use baking soda paste.

Question 9

How do you clean a wooden spoon?

Accepted Answer

Hand wash with soap and water, dry immediately. Oil periodically with food-grade oil to prevent cracking.

Question 10

How do you clean a pizza cutter?

Accepted Answer

Wash carefully with soap and water. Use a brush to clean around the wheel without cutting yourself.

Question 11

How do you clean a measuring cup?

Accepted Answer

Most are dishwasher safe. Hand wash plastic and silicone for longer life.

Question 12

How do you clean a meat thermometer?

Accepted Answer

Wipe with disinfectant after use. Wash the probe with soap and water.

Question 13

How do you clean a vegetable peeler?

Accepted Answer

Soak in soapy water to loosen debris, scrub with a brush. Most are dishwasher safe.

Question 14

How do you clean a kitchen scale?

Accepted Answer

Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap. Never submerge in water. Calibrate periodically.

Question 15

How do you clean a mixing bowl?

Accepted Answer

Most are dishwasher safe. Hand wash for delicate or expensive bowls.

Kitchen Utensil Cleaning FAQ