Fw: [kl] Re: [Sca-cooks] cleaning bone handled utensils

[Phlip]

From: "Andrew Vida" <osan at netlabs.net>
To: <knife-list at kepler-eng.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: [kl] Re: [Sca-cooks] cleaning bone handled utensils


>
>
> Phlip wrote:
> > Ene bichizh ogsen baina shuu...
> >
> >
> >>>I have some antique bone handled dessert knives and forks and the bone
> >>>handles are really dirty. Do you know of any reference works or tips
> >>>on cleaning them without destroying them?
> >>>
> >>>Thanks
> >>>Russ Bilowich
>
> > Get a toothbrush and dishwashing liquid, and scrup it down.
>
> I think that's the best solution.  Good old water and detergent.
>
> > Once you get them cleaned up, he suggests you seal the bone so it
dpesn't
> > happen again. Good sealant would be either varnish, which works OK, but
> > tends to be soft, or better, a straight polyurethane. Bone is very
porous,
> > so if you want it to maintain its color, you must seal it.
>
> I'm not a big fan of complex manufactured sealers for these
> applications.  How about bees wax?
>



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