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0 When cleaning your kitchen, there’s one regularly used item that you may be forgetting.
Your knife block.
A wooden knife block is porous, making it the perfect breeding ground for bacterial growth.
This is why many people who opt for kitchen refurbishment Surrey or elsewhere, through companies like thekitchenrefurbishmentcompany.co.uk, choose other ways to display or store their knives.
However, there’s no denying that a wooden knife block is an attractive feature. So, if you’ve got your heart set on one, use these tips to make sure it stays clean and hygienic:
Remove Debris
First, turn your knife block upside down to remove any crumbs or debris that may be trapped in the slots. If there are any stubborn crumbs, use a pipe cleaner, skewer, or thin brush to dislodge them.
Deep Clean
Once all the crumbs and debris are removed, wipe the interior with a damp cloth dipped in hot water and detergent. If you can’t get your cloth in, use one of the aforementioned cleaning tools with the cloth wrapped around it to reach all the corners.
You can also squirt a little bit of soapy water into each knife slot to ensure it gets a proper cleaning.
Dry It Out
Finally, allow your knife block to air dry completely in a well-ventilated area before re-inserting the knives.
It’s also wise to wash and dry each knife before placing it back to prevent moisture transfer and corrosion, and to make this a habit to reduce the chance of bacterial growth.
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