Tips In Caring For Your Maple Bowls And Other Wooden Utensils

By Martha Richardson


Kitchen and food utensils are very important tools in our house. By the name itself, they are primarily used to cook, serve and eat our food. These things help us in almost all activities at home that involves food.

There are utensils for kitchen and eating use. There are also different types of utensils according to the materials being used. Some are made of copper, aluminum, iron and even from wood. Wooden utensils, like maple bowls, are a bit heavier compare to aluminum but they definitely look good in your table and is one of a kind.

A few people chose to use this kind of kitchenware because it looks very artistic, and some just like it because they are captivated by the beauty of these wooden kitchenware. Having this kind of materials for your kitchen is a bit hassle since you need to really take care of them. Below are a few methods in taking care of these tools in your kitchen.

Wash after use. When using these types of kitchenware, you should wash them immediately after using them. This is done to avoid the food particles to stick in the tool which you may find it hard to remove once it sticks there. Also, when washing, use warm water and use the soft side of the sponge to avoid any scratches on the tool.

Do not heat. Heat is the enemy of woods. After you have finally washed your kitchenware, just let it dry in a natural air and do not put it in a dishwasher for the heat will destroy your wooden kitchen ware. Also, do not use your bowls when you are to microwave something. Use another kind of bowl, like your aluminum or ceramic bowls.

Run some white vinegar. When you have not properly washed your tools, it might leave some small food grains which you may not see. Running some vinegar to would kill the bacteria that stayed in the porous surface of the kitchenware. Run in for about 4 teaspoons of vinegar and set it aside for about 30 minutes.

Use sandpaper. From time to time, try to stroke the surface of your bowls and spoons if they are still smooth. When you feel like there is something coarse or rough area, get a sandpaper and polish it. Just be sure that only those spot where it is a bit coarse that you would rub the sandpaper with to prevent the damaging of any other surface of the bowls and utensils.

Oiling. Sometimes, because of constant use of these type of utensils, the color and its shine gets fade. In order to bring back the shine of your wooden kitchen ware, apply some oil unto it. You may apply the oil with a clean cloth or just using your fingers and then wipe it properly. Make sure you have applied the oil in the entire body so that the glossiness would get even.

Proper storage. When you have done using and washing them, put it right away in its proper storage to avoid damage. The storage must be a safe place and must be away from any form of heat, like sunlight. Any form of heat can actually destroy your wooden kitchen tools, it could cause cracking, dryness and discoloring.




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