Tricks To Maintain And Make Every Kitchen Tool Last
When you choose to invest in high-quality kitchen tools, ensuring their longevity is a top priority. By simply following some straightforward guidelines, you can choose to keep your cookware in tip-top shape for years to come. Take good care of your knives, vintage red handle kitchen tools, cutting boards, pots, pans, and utensils with the following simple yet effective cleaning and maintenance tricks.
Oil your cutting boards
Make sure you keep your wooden cutting boards looking brand new-and further prevent warping and cracking- by simply applying a food-safe oil once a month. While there are several products that are specifically formulated for this task, a DIY solution made from mineral oil or beeswax also does this trick. Make sure that your board is clean and completely dry before applying oil using a clean cloth. Then let your cutting board dry overnight before using it again. This exact same process can also be used on your wooden cooking utensils in order to extend their life.
Store your knives upside down
If you happen to store your knives in a wooden knife block, you may be dulling their blades each and every time you insert or remove them. Your knives may incur damage over time due to the pressure placed on the blade when it slides into or out of its slot. If possible, store your knives upside down so that pressure is put on the spine of the knife when it is inserted rather than the blade.
Re-season your cast iron
Many home cooks tend to avoid using cast iron cookware because of the seemingly complex care instructions that came along with it. The goal with cast iron is to prevent the pan’s smooth surface layer from being stripped away, which is why you should avoid washing it with soap.
Sharpen your knives
In order to get the most out of your kitchen knives, optimize their performance with regular sharpening. It is very important to note that sharpening is distinct from honing. Using honing steel straightens the blades of your knives but does not actually sharpen them.
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