How To Clean A Cheese Grater

You probably already know that cheese sold by the block is less expensive than shredded cheese in bags if you frequently cook or buy it for the family. You might not even be able to locate a shredded option if you're using premium cheeses like gruyere or smoked gouda, in which case you'll need to grate it yourself. The cheese grater may be a nuisance to clean, despite the fact that grating cheese isn't a tough operation. Lemon zesters and microplanes work similarly.

However, cleaning them doesn't have to be a hassle. The following advice will help you clean a cheese grater without losing your mind or cracking your knuckles.

A Pro Tip: Make Your Life Simpler by Cleaning Right away

The more time the cheese or lemon zest has to firm up and attach to the surface of the equipment, the longer you should let it sit before cleaning your grater or zester. Nobody wants to cope with that repulsive mess, either. However, if you take a minute to swiftly wash your cheese grater as soon as you're through using it, you can easily cut your cleaning time in half.

Using the dishwasher to clean a grater

Your best option may be the dishwasher, if you have one. Before you put your zester or grater in the dishwasher for a cycle, just check to make sure it is dishwasher-safe. When washing cheese graters, it's a good idea to omit the dry cycle because it could bake on any leftover residue. Instead, take out those residual pieces while you use a microfiber cloth to dry up your grater.

How to Use a Lemon to Clean a Cheese Grater

This advice appears just as you begin to believe there is nothing else you can clean with lemon.

You'll require:

2 to 3 teaspoons of salt, a lemon cut in half

a little basin of liquid dishwashing

one made of microfibre

Salt should be added to the bowl.

The lemon's cut end should be dipped into the salt.

Use the salted lemon to scrub the grater.

Give it three to five minutes to sit.

To remove any last traces of lemon juice or residue, thoroughly rinse the cheese grater under very hot water.

Similar to how you would clean dishes, you should wash the grater with dishwashing detergent, water, and a microfiber towel. To avoid damaging your fingertips, keep in mind that you should clean the grater in the opposite direction of the grating, or in the direction of the blades.

Lacking any lemons on hand? No worries; just replace the actions above with a potato.

How to Use a Pastry Brush to Clean a Cheese Grater

When not used to apply butter to the tops of your yeast rolls, your pastry brush may be used to wash your cheese grater.

You'll require:

a fresh toothbrush or a dry pastry brush.

washing detergent

one made of microfibre

To get rid of any remaining pieces of cheese or lemon peel, run the pastry brush over the grater or zester in the direction of the blades (the opposite of grating).

Just like you would with your breakfast dishes, clean the grater with dishwashing detergent and a microfiber towel. Once more, you'll want to be careful to wipe in the direction of the blades to avoid tearing your hands.

You now know that you don't have to omit cheese from your meals because you find the idea of cleaning your grater tedious. Looking for more practical kitchen advice? Check out these guidelines for effortless grater cleaning.