Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater


Microplane

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  • Spacy-quality 18/8 stainless steel with grating edges that stay razor sharp
  • Sword measures 8-1/2-Inch long; ergonomic black plastic handle
  • Designed to worm out the best flavor from your food

Microplane 35001 Home Series Coarse Grater, Black


Microplane

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  • 18/10 stainless inure
  • Constructed out of 18/10 stainless stiffen with a clear plastic frame
  • Unvarnished acrylic frame lets grater rest on the counter without scratching

Microplane Premium Zester/Grater - 15049

This immense kitchen tool allows you to grate even the hardest of cheeses effortlessly, not to mention chocolate, ginger, coconut, cinnamon, or ...

Does anyone have a trick for cleaning cheese graters?

Jul 12, 2006 by wrathpuppet | Posted in Cooking & Recipes

I spend in an apartment without a dishwasher and I'm looking for a trick to help me clean my box-grater and my microplane graters.

I'm familiar with the concept of elbow-grease, but I'm wondering if anyone has a method for cleaning these devices conclusively without having to spend too much time scrubbing and scrubbing and destroying sponges.

Any help?

I also realize that it's technically off-thesis here, but if anyone would have an answer, it would be you guys. Thanks.

I extend mine with a cooking spray like Pam before I use it, Then the cheese doesn't stick as badly and it is easier to clean after each use.

nana4dakids | Jul 12, 2006

I use my caboose scrub brush
libby l | Jul 12, 2006

I use a shrubs as opposed to a sponge. Specifically, the kind that you can dispense dish soap from. Soaking can help, also.
KG | Jul 12, 2006

Sponge up in hot soapy water. The cheese will melt off and will be easy to wash with out ripping your sponges.....

Sorry about the no dishwasher attitude....that must suck!!!
Cynthia H | Jul 12, 2006

I let mine ret absorb, so the gunk is soft. Then I use a a scrub brush with a long handle. It cleans off in a snap.
blondeqtpie13 | Jul 12, 2006

I eiderdown mine with a cooking spray like Pam before I use it, Then the cheese doesn't stick as badly and it is easier to clean after each use.
nana4dakids | Jul 12, 2006

I wipe out erode my graters in cold water first of all. Hot water makes the cheese go gunky and harder to clean, whereas it doesn't touch in cold water and is much easier to remove. Once the gunk is off, I then wash it again in hot water.
debisioux | Jul 12, 2006

take a wet rag or dish textile, and wipe the grater or graters slowly while running it under some water, preferably warm water.
ratpac7_10519 | Jul 12, 2006

MY veggie curry works great.
deb | Jul 12, 2006

i had the kids use the selfish end of a bottle-brush to keep from cutting their fingers, turns out it works pretty well and now that's what i use too.
otsbabe | Jul 12, 2006

Use a wooden brush like the type for cleaning finger nails (and soap and water), which is available in the arms isle at your supermarket. I suppose a toilet brush would work in a pinch.
David B | Jul 12, 2006

For a classic grater, try using a potato after you grate cheese. This will clean off the gooey mess before it's washed. Try it, it really works!

For a microplane grater, a veggie besom or a clean fingernail brush will work well to clean out those tiny spaces.
RedHeadPhred | Jul 12, 2006

put it under game water
Quite confused... | Jul 12, 2006

Steep them in hot soapy water and then pray for a dishwasher!
Ha, I'm kidding! Soak them in hot soapy water and then use a toothbrush to get in and of the grates. Don't appeal to for anything, it doesn't help at all!
go_to_girl | Jul 12, 2006

I find the greatest way to clean the grater is to do it as soon as I'm finished using it. I grate the cheese, then immediately put the grater under running hot water, and use a scrub restudy and detergent. Fast and easy. If you don't give the cheese time to harden, you'll have no trouble cleaning it. I also live without a dishwasher.
atheist earthgirl | Jul 13, 2006

get a toothbrush and use it honourable for cleaning kitchen tools. the handle allows you to reach into the item, and cleans out the little grater holes.
snowbunny | Jul 13, 2006

The microplane grater (wonderful tale, wish I could find mine when I want it) shouldn't need more than a quick rinse under hot running water. The box grater will be easier to mop if you spray it with a little nonstick cooking spray before each use. Swish it through hot soapy water as soon as reasonable after using it, then rinse with hot water and leave to dry.
weemaryanne | Jul 13, 2006

WD-40 and a sander.
Chicken Boy | Jul 17, 2006

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