How can I effectively clean a sticky rubber bottom on my food chopper?

[thehaleykitchen]

I just had a costumer email me about her food chopper rubber bottom being all sticky and gross ~ any ideas on how to clean it?

Thanks,
Karen

 

[ChefPeg]

baking soda/water paste?

vinegar?

 

[Admin Greg]

There are a few different ways you can try to clean the sticky rubber bottom of a food chopper:1. Soak in warm soapy water: Fill a sink or large bowl with warm water and a few drops of dish soap. Place the rubber bottom of the food chopper in the water and let it soak for 10-15 minutes. This will help loosen any sticky residue.2. Use vinegar: If the warm soapy water doesn't do the trick, try soaking the rubber bottom in a mixture of equal parts water and white vinegar for 10-15 minutes. The acidity of the vinegar can help dissolve any sticky residue.3. Scrub with baking soda: Make a paste of baking soda and water and use it to scrub the sticky areas on the rubber bottom. Baking soda is a natural abrasive and can help remove stickiness.4. Use rubbing alcohol: Soak a cotton ball or cloth in rubbing alcohol and rub it over the sticky areas on the rubber bottom. The alcohol will help dissolve the stickiness.5. Lemon juice: If the stickiness is due to food residue, the acidity in lemon juice can help break it down. Squeeze some lemon juice onto a cloth and use it to scrub the rubber bottom.6. Dishwasher: If the food chopper is dishwasher safe, you can try running it through a cycle in the dishwasher. The hot water and soap should help remove any stickiness.After trying one of these methods, be sure to rinse the rubber bottom thoroughly with warm water and dry it completely before using it again. If the stickiness persists, you may need to replace the rubber bottom.