How can you independently take care of your polyethylene cutting boards? Regular maintenance of these tools is obligation if you wish to preserve them for as long as possible. For this reason, in this article, we will provide a series of useful tips for all those who hold their trusted kitchen allies dear.
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a thermoplastic polymer suitable for food contact, heat-resistant, and widely used in kitchens for making utensils, primarily cutting boards. These are available in different colours, in compliance with the HACCP regulation that specifies certain colours for different food categories. Hence, there’s a need to spread correct maintenance advice for our trusted allies, both in professional and non-professional settings.
Maintenance and Daily Cleaning of Polyethylene Cutting Boards
When it comes to maintaining polyethylene cutting boards, it’s important to note that there are precautions to take daily or periodically, for example, monthly, to extend the life of the boards.
For daily operations, the main suggestions we’d like to provide include a specific process:
- Scrape the surface of the cutting board with a special scraper.
- Wash in a dishwasher or with a pressure washer, or, if not possible, use boiling water.
- Use only specific degreasers that are suitable for contact with this material.
- Treat with special disinfectants that induce sterilization, or cover overnight with coarse salt to achieve what is called “natural sanitization.”
Maintenance and Periodic Interventions on Polyethylene Cutting Boards
If the surface of the cutting board becomes particularly worn or damaged, for example, with cuts and scratches, it’s possible to request rectification and planning of the same by industry specialists. Scheduling this type of intervention periodically will make the tool’s life even longer!
To achieve uniform wear of the surface, it’s wise to periodically rotate the cutting board during use. The planning will thus be regular, and in the rectification phase, less material will be removed, making the cutting board even more durable.
Euroceppi: Polyethylene Cutting Boards and Their Maintenance
Euroceppi, in addition to producing polyethylene cutting boards and blocks, also offers a truly efficient maintenance service, including on-site planning.
In addition to providing, you with all the guidelines for correct and effective maintenance, our team is capable of offering direct assistance to our customers to help them keep their tools in optimal conditions.
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