There are indispensable kitchen tools a cook can’t function without. Keeping them functioning properly when you’re slicing and dicing and prepping for dinner has a lot to do with how they’re cared for. Just like changing the oil in your car every 3,000 miles, regular maintenance of your kitchen tools also ensures they work smoothly. It’s not hard to do. I’ll share some of my tips for cleaning and maintaining some of my prized kitchen tools to make it easy as 1-2-3.

WHAT’S A GOOD WAY TO CLEAN A WOODEN CUTTING BOARD?

You’ll be surprised how easy this one is! You only need some coarse salt (kosher salt is perfect), warm water and a scrubby sponge. Thoroughly scrub the cutting surface of the board, and then, dry it with a towel. Every few scrubbings rub in a few drops of good quality olive oil or mineral oil. This helps keep the surface water resistant.