Kitchen Tips: How to Clean Wooden Utensils - NDTV Food

Anyone who cooks regularly knows how difficult it is to maintain cookware. While they certainly make our lives easier, taking all necessary steps to keep them clean before, during and after food preparation is important to prevent foodborne illnesses in the home. Speaking of cookware, wooden utensils like wooden spoons, cutting boards , and dough bowls are must-haves in the kitchen. However, they quickly pick up dirt and oils that are difficult to remove. And who likes to use stained or smelly utensils? So if you're in a similar situation right now, here are some simple tips for cleaning wooden utensils. Check them out below:

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Here are 5 tips for cleaning wooden utensils:

1. Rub with salt

First wash the wooden utensil thoroughly in hot soapy water to kill bacteria. Now pour a good amount of coarse salt over it and rub it with half a sliced ​​lemon until the salt dissolves. When finished, rinse with cold water and let dry.

2. Squeeze the lemon juice

Lemon is one of the most popular foods to remove bad odors and stubborn stains from utensils. All you have to do is dip them in a bowl of hot water and squeeze the lemon juice. You can also apply lemon juice directly to the utensils and rinse off after 5-10 minutes.

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3. Sprinkle baking soda

If lemon juice didn't work, baking soda should help. Sprinkle baking soda over the stained areas and drizzle with lemon juice. Use a clean cloth to scrub this area, then simply rinse and let dry in the sun.

4. Soak in vinegar

Another great way to get rid of unwanted stains is to soak wooden utensils in equal parts white vinegar and room temperature water overnight. It would also help eliminate any bad smell.

5. Clean with sandpaper

If all else fails, try removing the stains with sandpaper. Sanding removes the top layer and reveals the fresh wood. This will help scrape off any remaining stains and give your wooden utensil a smooth finish.

So the next time you clean your wooden utensils, keep these tips in mind!

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