A grater is necessary for preparing dishes.
This information was reported by Aktualno, URA-Inform reports.
However, over time, the grater begins to rub worse, its blades become dull. However, you should not rush to throw it away, since you can sharpen kitchen utensils yourself.
Sandpaper
The first way to sharpen a grater is to use sandpaper of different grits. Use the grittier P120 paper first and sand as if you were rubbing something. Next, use P180 paper with a lighter grain.
The grater can be sharpened with foil
To make the grater sharp, take a piece of foil and crumple it into a ball. After this, try grating the crumpled foil. Thanks to foil, you can sharpen even a Korean carrot grater with the smallest holes. Small blades will become sharp.
Knife or screwdriver
It will probably take the longest to sharpen the grater with a knife. A knife with a thin blade is suitable for this. It is necessary to insert the knife into each hole of the grater one by one and carefully scroll several times. The blades will become very sharp.
You can sharpen the grater in a similar way with a screwdriver – just take it and twist it in the hole, trying to press the metal firmly against the blades. You need to go over each of the blades.
With a glass
Turn the glass over and rub the grater blades on the bottom, grating them like a vegetable. This method is suitable for graters with small holes.
Sweet potatoes
To do this, cut the sweet potatoes in half and rub the pulp into the blades of a grater. This method will not only sharpen the grater, but also clean it.
Using special devices
You can purchase special devices for sharpening graters in stores. They help sharpen the grater quickly and efficiently.
It is worth noting that after sharpening the grater, it is important to wash it thoroughly with warm water and soap, dry it with a towel and store it in a dry place.
Remember, we previously reported , how to make a dull knife sharper than a razor: a simple newspaper will help.