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The Wooden Spoon Cleaning Mistake That Can Make You Sick

Wooden spoons have people divided. Are they an organic kitchen masterpiece, or a bacterial disaster waiting to happen? This ...
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Why You Should Never Boil Your Wooden Spoons—Despite What the Internet Says

While not as aggressive as boiling, soaking wooden utensils for long periods is not a good idea either. When submerged, wood ...
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Your wooden spoons are a lot dirtier than you think — clean and re-condition them with these 3 simple steps

I have a lot of wooden utensils in my kitchen drawers, but the one thing I possibly have far too many of is wooden spoons. I use them for cooking and baking on a daily basis because they're softer on ...
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Does boiling wooden spoons actually get them clean? Yes—but there's a catch

You've seen people boil their wooden spoons on TikTok, but does it actually work? We found the answer. Boiling wooden spoons can remove grime, but may damage the wood if done too often. Experts ...
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Why You Actually Shouldn't Boil Your Wooden Spoons

TikTok is flooded with cleaning hacks, but not all of them are tried and true. One viral hack, for example, is about boiling your wooden spoons to keep them clean...but you really shouldn’t bother.
The New York Times

Your Wooden Kitchen Spoons Are Probably Worn Out. It’s Time to Revive Them.

Wooden spoons can get especially grimy if you don’t properly care for them. Give them the love they deserve → Maki Yazawa/NYT Wirecutter Gather supplies You need unscented dish soap, a good sponge, a ...