{"id":788,"date":"2024-05-23T14:28:51","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T18:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.wordpress.com\/?p=788"},"modified":"2025-01-20T21:59:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T21:59:49","slug":"how-to-clean-and-care-for-wooden-utensils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/?p=788","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean and Care for Wooden Utensils"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today we are going to learn two different methods to cleaning wooden utensils, and how to care for them so that they last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<a href=\"#wprm-recipe-container-1862\" data-recipe=\"1862\" style=\"color: #333333;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump wprm-recipe-link wprm-jump-to-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\">Jump to Recipe<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Use Wooden Utensils?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wooden utensils are strong and gentle<\/strong>, they won&#8217;t scratch your nonstick pots and pans, and they stay cool to the touch while using them. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They are non-reactive<\/strong>, so they won&#8217;t react to your food, leaving a metallic taste like a metal spoon can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Naturally resist bacteria and mold<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They&#8217;re eye appealing<\/strong>, and look so nice in the kitchen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">As much as I enjoy cooking with my wooden utensils, they&#8217;re not perfect. They do need a little extra care than other utensils and they have the tendency to hold stains and odor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">Unfortunately, I have never deep cleaned or sanitized my wooden utensils, I didn&#8217;t really know it was important until recently, and I&#8217;ve had these for about 4 years or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\"> Learning how to clean something new can be a bit daunting, so I found a bunch of different methods and combined a few to give me 2 methods to try with you today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We&#8217;ll call these methods the scrub method and the soak method.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wooden-spoons-decoration-1024x674.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1887\" style=\"width:654px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wooden-spoons-decoration-1024x674.png 1024w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wooden-spoons-decoration-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wooden-spoons-decoration-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wooden-spoons-decoration-91x60.png 91w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wooden-spoons-decoration.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before we get started, let go over the dos and don&#8217;ts of wooden utensil care<\/strong><sup data-fn=\"e630ee3c-b1c6-434a-aa10-759583210156\" class=\"fn\"><a id=\"e630ee3c-b1c6-434a-aa10-759583210156-link\" href=\"#e630ee3c-b1c6-434a-aa10-759583210156\">1<\/a><\/sup><strong>:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Do rinse your wooden utensil immediately after use, <\/strong>this helps prevent the build up of odor and grease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Don&#8217;t Let you wooden utensil soak too long<\/strong>, they can crack and split if left too long in water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Don&#8217;t dish wash your wooden utensils<\/strong>, this can cause them to swell and split like when soaking them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Do condition them<\/strong> if they dry out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wooden-utensil-care.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1885\" style=\"width:661px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wooden-utensil-care.png 940w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wooden-utensil-care-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wooden-utensil-care-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wooden-utensil-care-72x60.png 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Okay, lets get started.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-2.png?w=1024\" alt=\"Before clenaing\" class=\"wp-image-801\" style=\"width:578px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Before Cleaning and Conditioning <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The first method I tried is the scrub method.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You will need:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Wooden utensils.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>A sink or 13\u00d79 pan.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Baking soda.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Salt<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1\/2 a lemon or lemon juice and a rag.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>White Vinegar.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Warm water.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Starting with clean, dry utensils, place your utensils in a plugged sink or in a 13\u00d79 pan. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Mix equal parts of baking soda and salt. I used 1\/4 c. of each and only used about half of the mixture in this experiment, you may need to adjust the amount if you have more or less utensils to clean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Coat the utensils with the baking soda mixture and let it set for 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-3.png?w=1024\" alt=\"Deodorizing utesnsils\" class=\"wp-image-803\" style=\"width:582px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">After the 30 minutes, take 1\/2 a lemon or some lemon juice and a rag to start scrubbing your utensils: squeeze your lemon or pour a little juice over the utensil to create a paste with the baking soda mixture and scrub in small circular motions.- I notice some dirt coming off in this step. You can let this set for 15 minute to help deodorize your utensils even more or move on to the next step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3-1.png?w=1024\" alt=\"Scrubbing utensils\" class=\"wp-image-804\" style=\"width:488px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Once you&#8217;re satisfied with your scrubbing, rinse the baking soda mixture off of your utensils with warm water and follow with some vinegar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Now you can wash them like normal with hot water and dish soap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dry off your utensils and let them air dry completely before conditioning them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wooden-utensils.png?w=753\" alt=\"After cleaning\" class=\"wp-image-819\" style=\"width:404px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">After Cleaning Before Conditioning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#adcdad;color:#FFFFFF;padding:20px\" class=\"wp-block-tnp-minimal\"><p><strong>Want to stay in touch? Don&#8217;t forget to subscribe!<\/strong><\/p><div><div class=\"tnp tnp-subscription-minimal  \"><form action=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=tnp&amp;na=s\" method=\"post\" style=\"text-align: center\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"nr\" value=\"minimal\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"nlang\" value=\"\">\n<input class=\"tnp-email\" type=\"email\" required name=\"ne\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"Email\"><input class=\"tnp-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Subscribe\" style=\"background-color:#7F8C8D;\">\n<div class=\"tnp-field tnp-privacy-field\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ny\" required class=\"tnp-privacy\"> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/?page_id=1380\">I accept the privacy policy<\/a><\/label><\/div><\/form><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>While Those are Drying let&#8217;s test out Method Two: The Soak Method.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For this you will need:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Wooden utensils<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>A sink or 13\u00d79 pan<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Hot but not boiling water.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>White Vinegar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1 tbsp Lemon juice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Place your utensils in a plugged sink or 13\u00d79 pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Cover them with equal parts of hot water and vinegar.- I used about 3 cups of each to cover my three utensils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Add in 1 tbsp of lemon juice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Set something heavy on top of the utensils, like a plate, so that they are submerged, and let them soak for 15 minutes.- Remember not to let them soak too long!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5-2.png?w=786\" alt=\"Soaking utensils\" class=\"wp-image-808\" style=\"width:453px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Once the time is up, remove the utensils from their bath and wash them as normal with hot water and dish soap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dry them off and let them air dry completely before conditioning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>My thoughts:<\/strong> After testing both of these methods, I think I like the results of the scrub method better. It seemed to get more of the build up off and lightened them up a little more. Both methods did well deodorizing but the scrub method seemed to have done a better job there as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conditioning your Wooden Utensils<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/8-910x1024.png\" alt=\"Wooden utensils in crock\" class=\"wp-image-1884 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/8-910x1024.png 910w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/8-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/8-768x864.png 768w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/8-53x60.png 53w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/8.png 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Wooden utensils do dry out from time to time so to help keep them from becoming brittle, it&#8217;s a good idea to condition them as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For this you will need: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Some type of food safe wood conditioner<\/strong>-They make wood conditioners you can buy or you can use mineral, walnut, or coconut oil, or even bees wax. For today&#8217;s experiment I&#8217;m using food grade mineral oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Clean and dry wooden utensils.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A<strong> rag or paper towel.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Star with your clean and dry utensils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Pour a little mineral oil onto a rag or paper towel, and rub it over your utensils in a small, circular motions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Let the first layer  of oil soak for 15 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">After 15 minutes, check to see if you think they need any more oil.- I applied 1 more coat but if they are very dry and old you may need to reapply small amounts of oil over a few days to prevent sudden absorption and expansion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Wipe off the excess oil and put the utensils away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wooden-utensil-compare.png?w=633\" alt=\"Wooden utensils- before and after\" class=\"wp-image-813\" style=\"width:530px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Before and After<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-1862\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container aligncenter\" data-recipe-id=\"1862\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact-howto\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/?wprm_print=method-one-scrubbing\" style=\"color: #444444;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #777777;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-wide-button wprm-recipe-link-wide-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"1862\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#444444\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Method One -Scrubbing<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">One of two methods to deep cleaning and sanitizing wooden utensils, using baking soda, salt, lemon juice, and vinegar to scrub them clean.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">wooden spoons, wooden utensils<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Samantha<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-1862-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1862\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">3 Wooden Utensils<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">An empty sink or 13\u00d79 pan&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\"><em>-something to hold your utensils in.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Clean cloth&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\"><em>-optional, for using lemon juice instead of a fresh lemon.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Paper towel or another cloth&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\"><em>-for conditioning <\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-1862-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-1862-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"1862\" data-servings=\"0\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Materials<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Lemon or Lemon Juice <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>-Use the cloth if using lemon juice instead of lemon<\/em><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">White Vinegar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Warm Water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Food Safe Wood Conditioner<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>-see notes<\/em><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Dish Soap<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Hot Water<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-1862-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-1862-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1862\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Cleaning<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1862-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Start with clean, dry wooden utensils. Place your utensils in an empty sink, or 13\u00d79 pan.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1862-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Mix together the baking soda and salt. Coat the utensils with the mixture and let rest for at least 30 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1862-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">After 30 minutes, use the \u00bd lemon or lemon juice and cloth to scrub the utensils. Working in small circular motions. <em>Allow this to set for 15 minutes to deodorize the utensils even more, or move onto the next step.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1862-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Rinse the utensils off with warm water, followed by the vinegar.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1862-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Wash them like normal with hot water and dish soap. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1862-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Allow the utensils to dry completely before conditioning.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Conditioning<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1862-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">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.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1862-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Allow the conditioner to soak for 15 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1862-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Check to see if they need more conditioner, you may need to apply more than one coat.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1862-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">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.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1862-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Wipe off any excess conditioner, and put the utensils away.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-1862-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><em>They make wood conditioners you can buy or you can use mineral, walnut, or coconut oil, or even bees wax. I used mineral oil.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-1881\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"1881\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact-howto\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/?wprm_print=method-two-soaking\" style=\"color: #444444;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #777777;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-wide-button wprm-recipe-link-wide-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"1881\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#444444\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Method Two- Soaking<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">The second method to deep cleaning wooden utensils, soaking in hot water, vinegar, and lemon juice.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">wooden spoons, wooden utensils<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Samantha<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-1881-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1881\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">3 Wooden Utensils<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">An empty sink or 13\u00d79 pan&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\"><em>&#8211; something to hold your utensils in<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Clean cloth or paper towel<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-1881-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-1881-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"1881\" data-servings=\"0\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Materials<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Hot Water<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>&#8211; not boiling<\/em><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">White Vinegar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Lemon Juice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Hot Water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Dish Soap<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Food Safe Wood Conditioner<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">&#8211; see notes<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-1881-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-1881-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1881\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Cleaning<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1881-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Start with clean, dry wooden utensils. Place your utensils in an plugged empty sink, or 13\u00d79 pan.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1881-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover them with the Hot Water and Vinegar.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1881-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add in Lemon Juice.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1881-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Set something heavy on top of the utensils to keep them submerged. Allow them to soak for 15 minutes. <strong>Do not let them soak too long!<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1881-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">After 15 minutes, drain the utensils, and wash normally with hot water and dish soap. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1881-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Allow them to completely dry before conditioning.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Conditioning<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1881-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">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.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1881-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Allow the conditioner to soak for 15 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1881-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Check to see if they need more conditioner, you may need to apply more than one coat.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1881-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">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.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1881-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Wipe off any excess conditioner, and put the utensils away.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-1881-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><em>They make wood conditioners you can buy or you can use mineral, walnut, or coconut oil, or even bees wax. I used mineral oil.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>*Don&#8217;t have time to clean these right now? Save it for later, and check out <a href=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/?p=545\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleaning when You Don&#8217;t Have Time!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1886\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-40x60.png 40w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:67px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">My wooden utensils have held up well considering the fact that they are over 4 years old and haven&#8217;t been taken care of properly. Now that I know how to take care of them, I will be deep cleaning and conditioning them more often, about once a month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">I may go over them again, to try to lift up some more of the remaining stains, and sand down some of those rough patches, but that is an experiment for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Thank you for coming on this journey with me as I learned something new!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How do you like to take care of your wooden utensils?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>References<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-footnotes\"><li id=\"e630ee3c-b1c6-434a-aa10-759583210156\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/how-to-clean-wooden-spoons-utensils-7500284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>How to Clean Wooden Spoons and Utensils<\/em> | bhg.com<\/a> <a href=\"#e630ee3c-b1c6-434a-aa10-759583210156-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 1\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we are going to learn two different methods to cleaning wooden utensils, and how to care for them so that they last longer. 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