Box graters serve multiple functions such as grating cheese and shredding vegetables and often go unused because cleaning seems difficult. Soak the grater in warm, soapy water immediately after use or run it under warm water to remove particles before they harden. Dishwasher-safe graters can go on the top rack; otherwise use a soft kitchen brush or toothbrush and clean in the direction of the blades to avoid cuts. Remove rust by soaking in equal parts white vinegar and warm water, then scrub with baking soda. Remove sticky residues with lemon and salt.
Box graters are a versatile, easy-to-use kitchen tool that every true cheese lover needs. There are so many unique ways to use your box grater to make everyday cooking tasks easier, from grating cheese to shredding cabbage and carrots. Yet many people find themselves ignoring the box grater sitting conspicuously on their kitchen shelf or counter because they know that after using it, they will have to clean it.
Cleaning your box grater doesn't have to be a nightmare. Once you know how to use this simple, one-step cleaning method, you'll use this kitchen tool much more often. The easiest trick is to soak it in warm water immediately after using it. You can fill your sink with warm, soapy water, or soak the box grater in a bowl of water.
While this might seem like overkill, it will definitely take less time than trying to scrub hardened cheese off of the blades later. If you don't feel like soaking your box grater, run it under warm water immediately after using it to remove food particles and residue. You can also use these methods for cleaning other cheese graters, including flat graters, rotary cheese graters, microplanes, and zesters.
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