How do I wash the "pokey" side of a box grater?

Washing the pokey side of a box grater is like cleaning up after a group of tiny, sharp friends who love to poke you.

The pokey side has little spikes that help turn big chunks of food into small pieces, just like how your fingers can turn a big pile of sand into tiny grains. But when you're done using it, those spikes get covered in bits of food, and they need a good cleaning so they can poke again.

1. Fill the sink with water and some soap, just like how you wash your hands after playing with messy clay.
2. Hold the box grater under running water, and scrub the pokey side with a brush or your fingers. It’s like giving those tiny spike friends a bath so they can poke clean again.

If there are still bits of food stuck in the spikes, you can use a small brush, like the one you use to clean your toothbrush, and gently push it through the pokey side to get all the grime out. Then, rinse it well, and let it dry, just like after a fun bath!