Brilio.net - Anyone can become an expert in cooking without having to enter the culinary world professionally. Cooking for family or just for personal needs provides many benefits. In addition to honing skills in processing food, this activity also helps save money because it reduces the habit of buying food outside.
In addition, cooking at home supports a healthy lifestyle, especially with the selection of quality ingredients and minimal factory processing. The use of fresher natural ingredients is certainly an added value in maintaining health. To support the hobby of cooking at home, the existence of various cooking utensils is important.
One of the kitchen equipment that must be owned is a knife or cutting tool . The types are very diverse and are often stored in the kitchen in large quantities. If simply placed in a box or glass, these knives can look messy and difficult to take when needed. Buying a special storage place on the market is indeed an option, but the shape and price are not necessarily according to your wishes.
As an alternative, you can make your own knife storage at home using simple, easy-to-find materials.
One netizen on the YouTube account Mom Sans shared the method through an upload. In fact, the only ingredients needed are kitchen waste, so the capital needed is definitely smaller than buying it on the market.
The kitchen waste in question is a milk can that is no longer used. You can also use other types of cans that are available at home. Make sure the inside of the can has been washed first, then dry it. While waiting for it to dry, you can measure the width of each knife you want to store. After that, draw a line on the lid of the milk can according to the width of the knife.
"Every knife has a different size, guys, so you have to measure each knife one by one," explained the owner of the YouTube account Mom Sans, quoted by brilio.net , Tuesday (1/4).
photo: YouTube/Mom Sans
After all the knives have been measured and the can lid has been marked with a line, then cut the can lid according to the line using a cutter. The way to cut it is not just to make a line, but to form a hole with a rectangular shape, so that the knife can enter easily.
photo: YouTube/Mom Sans
Don't forget to also try to insert each knife into its hole so that the size of the hole can be adjusted again. If everything fits, take out all the knives first because the storage place must be transformed to be more aesthetic first.
YouTube account owner Mom Sans explains that the can can be sanded to even out the color. Then, give it pylox or spray paint in any color you like. This time, the woman who is familiarly called Mom Sans used gold.
"Not only does it cover the original color, the function of pylox is to prevent the can from rusting easily," he explained.
photo: YouTube/Mom Sans
If the color of the pylox is even, the can can be dried first. After that, the knife storage is ready to be used and displayed in the kitchen. How, the results are very aesthetic even though they only use used goods, right?
photo: YouTube/Mom Sans
Are you interested in trying to make a knife storage place like this too?
Tips for cleaning knives so they don't rust quickly.
1. Wash with warm water and soap.
- Clean the knife immediately after use to avoid food residue sticking for too long.
- Use warm water and mild soap to remove dirt without damaging the blade's finish.
2. Avoid soaking the knife for too long.
- Soaking the knife in water for too long can cause rust, especially on carbon steel knives.
- Simply rinse and dry immediately after washing.
3. Dry the knife completely.
- Use a clean cloth or tissue to dry the knife after washing.
- Make sure there is no water left on the surface or between the knife handles.
4. Apply a little oil for protection.
- Applying a small amount of mineral oil or vegetable oil to the knife can help prevent rust.
- Wipe lightly with a clean cloth before storing.
5. Store in a dry place.
- Avoid storing knives in damp places, such as near a sink or in an unventilated drawer.
- Use a knife block, magnetic rack, or protective sheath to keep knives dry and safe.
6. Use lemon or baking soda to remove rust.
- If rust starts to appear, rub it with a slice of lemon or a mixture of baking soda and a little water.
- Let stand for a few minutes before rinsing and drying.
(brl/lut)
