Although Wooden Tableware And Kitchenware Cannot Be Treated With The Cleaning And Maintenance Methods Of Ordinary Tableware, As Long As You Use Two Kinds Of Seasonings That Are Commonly Available At Home, You Can Easily Achieve The Maintenance Effect. Here Are 6 Ways To Care For Wooden Kitchen Utensils:
1. Soft Sponge Scrubbing
Wooden Kitchenware Needs To Be Scrubbed With A Soft Sponge, Because Scrubbing With A Steel Brush Or Scouring Pad May Damage The Paint Coating On The Surface, And May Also Easily Scratch The Wood, Create Gaps, And Allow Dirt To Seep Into The Pores. Use A Soft Sponge Dipped In Dish Soap And Water, Scrub Gently To Remove Oil Stains, And Then Rinse Clean Under Running Water Without Scrubbing Vigorously.
In Addition, There Are Two Types Of Wooden Tableware On The Market: “Painted” And “Unpainted”. Most Of The Painted Wooden Tableware Has A Glossier Surface. If You Buy “Unpainted”, It Is Recommended To Use Baking Soda Ash For Cleaning, Because Soda Ash Can Quickly Remove Oil, And There Is No Problem Of Detergent Residue And Penetration Into The Wood.
2. It Is Not Suitable To Use A Dishwasher (Or Dish Dryer)
Since There Is A Lot Of Moisture In The Dishwasher, Wooden Tableware Will Be More Likely To Mold Or Deform, Thus Shortening Its Life, So Remember Not To Put It In The Dishwasher.
3.Don’T Soak In Water
Most People Have A Habit Of Washing Dishes, Which Is To Soak The Tableware In Water After Eating To Help Remove Grease Or Soften The Food On The Pan. However, Since Wood Contains Many Pores, It Must Be Cleaned And Dried Immediately After Use. It Cannot Be Soaked In Water To Prevent Moisture From Penetrating.
4. Air Dry Naturally
After Cleaning, Wooden Tableware And Kitchen Utensils Must Be Dried With Kitchen Towels And Placed In A Ventilated Place To Air Dry Naturally. Air Drying Is The Most Effective Way To Remove Moisture And Humidity. When Drying, Avoid Stacking Wooden Kitchen Utensils And Keep Them Apart To Prevent Moisture From Condensing; Large Kitchen Utensils (Such As Cutting Boards) Should Be Stored Upright, Avoid Being Placed Close To Walls Or Tabletops, And Must Be Double-Sided Keep Dry.
5. Keep Away From Moisture
One Of The Key Points In Extending The Life Of Wooden Tableware Is Where You Place It. Only A Dry And Ventilated Environment Can Effectively Dissipate Moisture From Wooden Kitchenware. Therefore, You Should Avoid Places With Heavy Moisture (Such As Faucets) To Reduce The Chance Of Mold.
6. Homemade Protective Oil
You Can Also Make Oil Products For Maintaining Wooden Tableware And Kitchen Utensils By Yourself. It Only Requires 2 Kinds Of Seasonings And The Method Is Simple. Mix Olive Oil And White Vinegar In A Ratio Of 2:1, Dip It In A Cotton Cloth, And Rub It Evenly On The Surface Of The Tableware.
Because Olive Oil Is Moisturizing, It Easily Penetrates Into The Pores Of Wood And Forms A Protective Layer; The Acetic Acid In White Vinegar Can Kill Salmonella And E. Coli, And Can Also Remove Odors. If White Vinegar Still Fails To Remove The Odor, You Can Use Lemon, Squeeze Some Lemon Juice Or Apply Lemon Peel On The Surface, Which Will Help Remove The Odor. However, Remember To Dry It Thoroughly After Cleaning To Prevent Mold.
Post time: Dec-24-2023