How Do You Properly Clean High Quality Knives?

[2crazyboys]

I just ordered some of the forged cutlery. All of my other knives have been able to go through the dishwasher. How do you sanitize your knives when you've cut raw meat?

 

[klsnyder]

I use dishwashing soap that is antibacterial.

 

[raebates]

Plain old dish soap and hot water are plenty to sanitize your knife.

 

[DebbieJ]

Hot water and a little dish soap. Works just fine.

 

[2crazyboys]

Do you use paper towels or a scrub brush or something. I don't use sponges so I don't even own any.

 

[dannyzmom]

Hot water and a little dish soap. Works just fine.

ditto here...

 

[DebbieJ]

Do you use paper towels or a scrub brush or something. I don't use sponges so I don't even own any.

I have a scrubbie thingy at my sink with soap in the handle, so I use that. Or a little soap on a wet dishcloth.

 

[amcclanaghan]

I have a special knife rack in my dishwasher, the water isn't direct so there's not "blunt" trauma to the knifes. Usually, I hand wash them, dry them and put them right away. But I have a husband who thinks they go in the dishwasher every time (luckily I can catch most of the time, and when I don't he puts them in the rack).

 

[Kelley Sells]

Antibacterial Soap and Sponge.Did you know that if you take your sponge, a little damp, put it in your microwave for about 60 seconds, it will be HOT, that helps to sanitize it from all the germs? You should do this prior to using it.....I LOVE sponges, HATE germs......so this tip made me happy...

The knives should be dryed IMMEDIATLEY otherwise they will start to show almost a RUST spotting.....I ALWAYS clean them ASAP and dry them.....I NEVER leave them hanging not even 5 min.......they are wonderful, but that aspect is a bummer....LOL.....

 

[RachelNguyen]

You should NEVER put high quality steel in the dishwasher because it has a high carbon content and will rust or discolor. You want carbon in your blades because that makes it more flexible and harder, but it really has to be hand washed and dried immediately. Tell your hubby to let you wash them if he won't do it, LOL!