"Do you love using a wooden spatula in cooking but struggle to keep it clean and long-lasting? In this guide, How to Properly Clean and Maintain Your Wooden Spatula: The Ultimate Guide, you'll learn the best methods to clean and maintain your wooden spatula set to prevent cracking and bacteria buildup"

How to Properly Clean and Maintain Wooden Spatula: The Ultimate Guide

Introduction

Everything we love needs to be taken care of. And I know that every home cook or professional chef loves kitchen-related stuff as much as they love food and recipes. Wooden spatulas are kitchen essentials however; many food enthusiasts do not know how to clean wooden spatula properly. This step-by-step guide is going to show you how to clean and maintain your wooden spatula

Why Wooden Spatula Set Need Special Care:

Wooden Spatula care is imperative for many reasons

• To prevent splitting and cracking
• To avoid germs and bacterial growth
• To make them durable

Best Ways to Clean Your Wooden Spatula Set (step-by-step guide):

Hand wash only

The wooden spatula set should be washed by hand instead of the dishwasher.

Use lemon and baking soda to Remove Stains

If you find any unwanted stains on your wooden spatula, just rub a piece of lemon with a pinch of baking soda. It will help to make your spatula flawless.

Pat dry with a clean towel

Leaving your wooden spoon wet after washing can be damaging for them. The best way is to tap dry wooden spoons and spatulas with a dry and clean kitchen towel.

Oiling

Oiling is essential to prevent the cracking of wooden spatula. Use a few drops of oil in your hand and gently rub it on the spatula. Do it for a few seconds and leave it in a dry and well-ventilated place to prevent moisture build-up. 

Should you Oil Wooden Spatulas?

Well, applying oil on a wooden spatula doesn’t sound convenient, right? You might have questions like, which oil should be applied on Wooden spatulas? Does oiling Wooden Spatulas affect the oil or taste of food? Don’t panic, we have answers.

Using mineral oil once or twice a month is enough. Also, mineral oil won’t leave any unwanted smell in your food.

Wooden Spatula Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid

Do not use dishwasher

Using a dishwasher to clean wooden utensils can damage them. It’s better to hand wash them. They will last for life.

Do not soak in water for so long

Soaking in water for a long time can cause bacterial growth in Wooden spatulas. A better way is to wash them right after cooking and tap dry. Store in a clean and dry place.

Do not use harsh scrubbers

Using abrasive scrubbers like steel wool, wire brushes, or pumice stone can scratch your wooden spatulas and make them rough. Gentle scrubbers should be used.  

Do not use bleach to remove stains

Sometimes food leaves stains on wooden utensils, and using bleach to remove those stains can be harmful and damaging. Those food stains will vanish after some time anyway.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can wooden spatulas get mold?

Humid conditions can cause mold in wooden utensils. Also leaving them wet for a long time can have the same effect.

How often should we clean wooden spatulas?

Wooden spatulas should be washed right after every use. But once or twice a month, Wooden utensils need deep cleaning and oiling.

How can I store my Wooden Spatulas?

You should keep your Wooden spatulas in a dry and airy place. Some good quality Wooden spatula sets come with a wooden stand as well. It’s better to use that.

Is soap good for washing my Wooden spatula?

Dish washing soap can be used to wash wooden utensils. There is no harm in that.

Conclusion

Cleaning and maintaining wooden spatulas is not that challenging. All you need is your love for them and you will have them for life.  There is no rocket science in keeping your wooden spatula sets durable, crack-free, scratch-free, odorless, and smooth.