Kitchen cleaning
How to Clean and Dry Bamboo Steamers
Let every bamboo tier dry separately, including the joints.
Overview
Let the steamer and steam cool, remove food and liners, and separate the lid and tiers. Brush crumbs from joints and hand-wash briefly with warm water as directed; do not leave bamboo soaking.
Tools needed
- Soft small brush
- Clean cloth
- Running warm water
- Ventilated drying rack
Cleaning steps
Cool and separate tiers
Let the steamer and steam cool, remove food and liners, and separate the lid and tiers.
Briefly hand-wash joints
Brush crumbs from joints and hand-wash briefly with warm water as directed; do not leave bamboo soaking.
Rinse permitted cleaner
Use a little detergent only when the instructions permit and rinse thoroughly; avoid dishwashers and hard scraping tools.
Air-dry tiers apart
Blot excess water and air-dry the lid and tiers separately; stack only when joints are fully dry and free of musty odour.
Common mistakes
Opening a hot steamer
✓ Correct actionLet the steamer and steam cool, remove food and liners, and separate the lid and tiers.
Leaving bamboo soaking
✓ Correct actionBrush crumbs from joints and hand-wash briefly with warm water as directed; do not leave bamboo soaking.
Using a dishwasher
✓ Correct actionUse a little detergent only when the instructions permit and rinse thoroughly; avoid dishwashers and hard scraping tools.
Stacking and closing while damp
✓ Correct actionBlot excess water and air-dry the lid and tiers separately; stack only when joints are fully dry and free of musty odour.
Practical tips
Tips for helpers
- Leave air gaps around each tier.
- Check for splinters while drying.
Tips for employers
- Confirm whether detergent is permitted.
- Replace mouldy or split bamboo.
Completion checklist
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