As an added perk, wooden spoons won’t scratch your nonstick pots and pans.
Luckily it’s simple to give these essential utensils a little TLC to maintain their tip-top shape.
Learn more about how to clean dirty wooden spoons.
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see to it you rinse off food residue immediately after each use.
Use a deeper cleaning method of water and vinegar or peroxide about once a month.
you might add a gentlenon-abrasive spongeat any time for defiant gunk or grime.
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Tip
Avoid using chemical soaps on your wooden spoons.
Some may contain toxic substances that can contaminate your food.
Rinse and Air Dry
Rinse away the soap until the water runs clear.
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Soak Your Wooden Spoons
Pop your wooden spoons in the solution and give them a few swirls.
Let them soak for about 20 minutes.
The water color will change as the vinegar penetrates tough stains and dirt.
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Continue to the next step if the build-up persists.
Refrain from using boiling water to clean wooden spoons, as seen on TikTok.
Sprinkle in Baking Soda
Sprinkle a couple of spoonfuls of baking soda into your vinegar-water mix.
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Bubbles will form as the baking soda activates with the vinegar.
Give your spoons another swish around the container and leave them to soak for another 10 minutes.
Wash, Rinse, and Air Dry
Additional Tips to Keep Your Wooden Spoons Clean
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