Method Two- Soaking

The second method to deep cleaning wooden utensils, soaking in hot water, vinegar, and lemon juice.

Keyword: wooden spoons, wooden utensils

Author: Samantha

Start with clean, dry wooden utensils. Place your utensils in an plugged empty sink, or 13×9 pan.
Cover them with the Hot Water and Vinegar.
Add in Lemon Juice.
Set something heavy on top of the utensils to keep them submerged. Allow them to soak for 15 minutes. Do not let them soak too long!
After 15 minutes, drain the utensils, and wash normally with hot water and dish soap.
Allow them to completely dry before 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.

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