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Method One -Scrubbing

One of two methods to deep cleaning and sanitizing wooden utensils, using baking soda, salt, lemon juice, and vinegar to scrub them clean.
Keyword: wooden spoons, wooden utensils
Author: Samantha

Equipment

  • 3 Wooden Utensils
  • An empty sink or 13×9 pan -something to hold your utensils in.
  • Clean cloth -optional, for using lemon juice instead of a fresh lemon.
  • Paper towel or another cloth -for conditioning

Materials

  • 2 TBSP Baking soda
  • 2 TBSP Salt
  • ½ Lemon or Lemon Juice -Use the cloth if using lemon juice instead of lemon
  • 1 Cup White Vinegar
  • Warm Water
  • Food Safe Wood Conditioner -see notes
  • Dish Soap
  • Hot Water

Instructions

Cleaning

  • Start with clean, dry wooden utensils. Place your utensils in an empty sink, or 13×9 pan.
  • Mix together the baking soda and salt. Coat the utensils with the mixture and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, use the ½ lemon or lemon juice and cloth to scrub the utensils. Working in small circular motions. Allow this to set for 15 minutes to deodorize the utensils even more, or move onto the next step.
  • Rinse the utensils off with warm water, followed by the vinegar.
  • Wash them like normal with hot water and dish soap.
  • Allow the utensils to dry completely before conditioning.

Conditioning

  • Once the utensils are completely dry, use a paper towel or cloth to apply the wood conditioner of your choosing. Working in small, circular motions.
  • Allow the conditioner to soak for 15 minutes.
  • Check to see if they need more conditioner, you may need to apply more than one coat.
  • If your utensils are very dry, and you need multiple coats of conditioner, apply more coats over the next few days to prevent sudden absorption and expansion.
  • Wipe off any excess conditioner, and put the utensils away.

Notes

They make wood conditioners you can buy or you can use mineral, walnut, or coconut oil, or even bees wax. I used mineral oil.