Just like your car or your machine, your kitchen tools need care and maintenance to be their best.
All it takes little effort, and they’ll serve you well for years.
This non-abrasive, non-bleach cleaner will get your pots and pans looking as good as new.
Apply some elbow grease and your pans will be shiny in no time.
We’ve explainedhow to hone knives, and it’s easyespecially if you watchthis Alton Brown video.
But when they get really dull or difficult to use, it’s time to actually sharpen them.
For most home kitchens, a standardtwo-sided whetstoneshould get the job done.
The above video shows how to use a whetstone correctly to sharpen your knives.
Walnut oil polymerizes when it comes into contact with the air.
Once polymerized, it cannot turn rancid.
All it’s crucial that you do is buy a little walnut oil and rub it on.
Warming it slightly first will help it to penetrate the wood.
It’s a good idea to pair the oil with beeswax, andThe Kitchn has a neat recipefor that.
The salt will get dirty, and the pan will get clean.
Dump out the salt, wipe the pan clean, and put it away.
An unused cast iron also has a tendency to rust when not stored properly.
Moisture causes rusting, so considerlining your cast iron skillet with coffee filters.
A diluted solution of water with bleach or hydrogen peroxide will get the job done.
Next, wash the cutting board with soap and hot water, and then rinse and dry thoroughly.
Buff off any remaining oil with a soft cloth or paper towel.
Have you checkedthe germiest spots in the kitchenrecently and cleaned them thoroughly?
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