Why does new rice need to be soaked in oil and water and daily maintenance

Many people don’t know that they will directly rinse the newly bought chopping board with clean water, and then use it directly after it is dry. In fact, the newly bought chopping board needs to be maintained before subsequent use. This will not only make the chopping board more sturdy, but also extend the life of the chopping board. Soaking it in oil or salt water are actually the correct methods, but why do we need to soak it in oil and water? How should we maintain it?

Soak in salt water : You can use salt water (not necessarily salt, it is best to soak it completely for 3-4 days, it will not crack even after several years, big salt is too) once or in combination with salt water. Soak the clean surface and it is ready to use, being careful to avoid exposure to slightly concentrated salt water. Reason: Salt can increase the density of wood products and decompose the grease inside most wood products, making the surface less likely to dry out and easier to clean.

Soak in oil : Apply cooking oil on the upper and lower surfaces and the surrounding area of ​​the chopping board, wait for the oil to dry and then apply it again. Repeat three to four times and it can be used after the oil dries. Because the oil has strong penetrating power and is not easy to evaporate, it can moisturize the wood for a long time, so the cutting board is durable and not easy to crack or rot. In addition, to prevent the cutting board from cracking, be careful not to overexpose the cutting board to the sun; to prevent the cutting board from corrosion, be sure to clean it after use and hang it to dry

1. Clean the bamboo chopping board after each use, wipe off water stains with a dry towel, and then hang it in a ventilated place, keeping both sides dry.

2. Bamboo chopping boards should not be exposed to the sun, steamed, or soaked in water for a long time, nor should they be placed in a sterilizer for high-temperature sterilization. Also, it is not dishwasher safe.

3. Apply a layer of oil on the surface of the chopping board every once in a while to moisturize the bamboo fiber and extend its service life.

4. After cutting meat with strong fishy smell, wash it with lemon and coarse salt to remove odor and kill bacteria.

5. After handling very greasy ingredients, the cutting board is not easy to clean. Do not use objects such as steel wool to scrub it. Using hot water to scrub it can quickly remove the grease.

6. It is recommended to use different cutting boards for cutting cooked meat, raw meat, fruits and vegetables.

7. There is a big temperature difference between the north and south of my country. In the south, the main focus is on preventing mildew, which means keeping the bamboo chopping board dry; in the north, the main focus is on preventing cracking, which means that the bamboo chopping board should be kept at a certain temperature as much as possible when in use.

8. If there are mildew spots on the bamboo chopping board, you can mix white vinegar in a ratio of 1:2, wait for it to boil, and use it to soak the mildew spots, or directly apply it on the mildew spots, and then apply a layer of cooking oil after drying.