You probably did not know how to use a cheese grater properly

The revelation about the proper usage of cheese graters has left people astonished and rethinking their approach. Often considered a straightforward kitchen utensil, it appears that many individuals have been using cheese graters incorrectly for the majority of their adult lives. This revelation provides a much easier alternative, resulting in less mess and greater convenience, SSP writes.

Traditionally, most individuals position the grater upright when using it, which seems logical. However, a recent TikTok video by user @aliceinbravoland, also known as Alice, unveiled a simpler technique. In her video, Alice demonstrated laying the cheese grater on its side while grating cheese.

Surprisingly, this method still retains the grated cheese within the grater, eliminating the need for an extra plate underneath. Furthermore, the cheese grater can be used as a transport vessel, allowing for easy pouring wherever desired. Alice admitted in her video that it took her 43 years to learn this alternative technique and was amazed by its efficiency. She captioned her video expressing her astonishment and wondered whether others were aware of this technique.

Alice's video quickly gained traction, accumulating over 4.6 million views and over 1,940 comments. People were appreciative of this newfound knowledge and expressed their delight. Some even humorously realized that they had been spraying grated cheese all over their counters and floors due to their traditional upright grating technique.