subject: How to clean your bread bin or bread box [print this page] How to clean your bread bin or bread box How to clean your bread bin or bread box
Bread bin have started to make a rapid come back in many kitchens around the world, as they offer a great safe area for you to store your bread and bread rolls. However it is important to regulary maintain the bread bin.
One of the most common things that people forget to do is to clean their bread bins. Bread bins are designed for safe and hygienic storage of your bread, but over time you bread bin can become a breading ground for germs and bacteria, or even mould.
There is no one best way to clean your bread bin, as it depends on the type and style you have purchased. Always follow the manufacturers notes on how to clean your bread bin as most of the main manufacturers provide concise details on cleaning. Always use common sense when cleaning your bread bin, never use an abrasive cleaner on a bread bin as this might scratch the outer finish, and always be careful with wood, as wood can warp with water. Don't put wooden bread bins in a dishwasher as the heat and water can warp the wood.
If your bread bin is dishwasher friendly and the manufacturer says its ok for a dishwasher this is probably the best and simplest way to clean your bread bin. However many wooden bread bins should not be put in a dishwasher. Always double check the manufacturers details on how best to clean a wooden bread bin. If you do put your bread bin into your dishwasher be very careful not to stack other items up against it, as some bread bins tend to scratch quite easily.
Its important to thoroughly clean your bread bins on a regular basis. Some people clean their bread bins on a weekly basis, others prefer to clean their bread bins on a monthly basis. It is however important to follow a regular and frequent bread bin cleaning schedule as this will cut down on bacteria growth in your bins and also helps reduce bad odours. Perhaps the easiest types of bread bins to clean are stainless steel bread bins and enamel bread bins.
One of the other main things to do in order to keep your bread bin clean and tidy is to make sure you take any old bread out of it on a regular basis.
