Wooden spoons, spatulas, and cutting boards can harbor bacteria if not properly maintained. Regular cleaning and disinfection keeps your kitchen safe and your tools in top condition.
Washing with dish soap alone isn't enough—it can dry out and damage the wood over time.
Try this proven natural method to thoroughly clean, disinfect, and restore wooden utensils using everyday ingredients.
The secret: Soak in lemon-infused water, then white vinegar. Follow these steps:
- A large baking dish sized for your utensils
- Lemon essential oil (or juice of one lemon)
- Baking sheet
- Linseed oil
- White vinegar
- Several soft cloths
- Boiling water
1. Fill the dish with boiling water.
2. Add 6 drops of lemon essential oil (or the juice of one lemon).
3. Submerge the wooden utensils in the dish.
4. Let soak for 10 minutes.
5. Add at least 150 ml of white vinegar to the dish.
6. Let act for another 10 minutes.
7. Remove the utensils and place them on the baking sheet.
8. Allow them to dry in direct sunlight.
1. Pour linseed oil onto a soft cloth.
2. Coat each utensil evenly with the oil.
3. Work the oil into all crevices and corners.
4. Buff with a clean cloth to remove excess oil and achieve a polished finish.
Your wooden utensils are now spotless, disinfected, and restored to like-new condition! :-)
This method is simple, quick, and highly effective. It cleans, deodorizes, and deeply nourishes the wood, preventing drying and cracking.
It works on all wood types: bamboo, olive, oak, beech, and more.
For optimal maintenance, repeat every 3-4 months. If linseed oil isn't available, castor oil is an excellent alternative.
Lemon naturally disinfects and deodorizes without damaging wood. Sun-drying enhances its antibacterial properties for complete sanitation.
Linseed oil provides long-lasting nourishment, keeping wood supple without residue.
