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22.06.2023 - 13:52 / bhg.com
If you have a knife block, it’s probably something you use every time you cook. If you’re more of a take-out person, at the very least you see the decorative-yet-functional kitchen accessory on the countertop and don’t give it a second thought—but maybe you should. It turns out, those tiny little slots are likely harboring bacteria, which then goes into your food each time you slice a tomato or chop an onion.
The good news is, there are ways to keep your knife block clean and bacteria-free. Here’s what the experts have to say.
As long as you aren’t placing dirty knives back into the knife block, it shouldn’t be that dirty—right? It turns out, even clean knives can harbor bacteria inside those tiny slots. We talked to Alexis Novacek, ZLINE home market expert, to find out why—and learn what to do about it.
Novacek explains that knife blocks can become very dirty without proper maintenance. It’s crucial to dry off knives before storing them in a block, which is a step most people don’t realize is necessary.
“Placing wet knives back into the block can create mold, posing a hazard for your kitchen that can be difficult to remove,” Novacek says.
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Novacek suggests following these steps to deep clean your knife block.
“Take all the knives out.Pick up your block, turn it over, and shake out any crumbs,” Novacek says. “Turn it back right-side up and use a pipe cleaner to get into those slots if you think there are residual crumbs lodged in there.”
Then, clean the outside of the block with soapy water. Novacek recommends using a scrubby sponge or brush, soap, and water to gently scrub the outside of the block.
“Avoid using too much water—moisture is why you have mold and bacteria in the first place,” he says.
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