Caring for Your Sink Accessories

Accessories
Colanders, cutting boards, rinsing baskets and bottom grids are not designed as “Dishwasher Safe” or “Microwave Safe.” These products should be hand washed in a mild detergent, rinsed thoroughly and hand dried.

To maintain the beauty and quality of your cutting board, please follow these simple instructions:

• Clean by washing with hot soapy water after preparing each food item and before you go on to the next item.
• A solution of 1 teaspoon of chlorine bleach in 1 quart of water should be used to sanitize surfaces. Flood the surface with the solution and allow it to stand for several minutes.
• Rinse thoroughly and air dry or pat dry with clean paper towels.
• For wood cutting boards – apply a coat of mineral oil to all wood surfaces on a monthly basis or more frequently if needed.
• Do NOT place your cutting board in the dishwasher.
• Do NOT place your cutting board in the microwave.
• Do NOT immerse your cutting board in water.
• Do NOT allow hot surfaces to come in contact with your cutting board.
• Do NOT store your cutting board on or in your stainless steel sink when not in use.

The following are recommendations from the USDA regarding cutting boards:

1. Always use a clean cutting board.
2. If possible, use one cutting board for fresh produce and a separate one for raw meat, poultry, and seafood.
3. Once cutting boards become excessively worn or develop hard-to-clean grooves, you should replace them.