Wooden kitchen tools & utensils are some of the most popular and versatile items in our home. With care, they can be kitchen favorites for years or generations!
General Rules
- Hand wash only -- do not submerge in water, place in dishwasher or put in microwave.
- Wash immediately after use with hot, soapy water & rinse with hot water.Ā
- Always dry thoroughly & store in a dry area.
- Treat wood regularly with our custom blend finishing wax (sample size included with your purchase) orĀ food grade mineral oil to help prevent stains and retain the integrity & strength of your pieces.Ā Note: vegetable & nut-based oils should be avoided as they can spoil.
Special Care
Disinfect & DeodorizeĀ Spray white vinegar onto the wood and allow it to sit for a few minutes.Ā Wipe with a warm, damp cloth.
Stain RemovalĀ Ā Baking soda, salt & warm water can be used to form a paste to scrub & deodorize.
Natural ScrubĀ Sprinkling salt onto wood and scrubbing it with half of a freshly cut lemon can provide a natural clean.Ā For extra strength, let it sit for 5 minutes before rinsing.
Nicks & Normal WearĀ No matter how careful we are, over time any wooden tool can show signs of wear.Ā If yours need a little sprucing up, justĀ a few minutes with some sandpaper can make it good as new.Ā When using sandpaper, always begin with coarser grits and move along to finer, working with the natural grain of the wood.Ā Wash and allow to dry.Ā Finish with a treatment of our conditioning wax (sample size included with your purchase) or food grade mineral oil.
Pro Tip: All Wood Speaks purchases come with a sample of our custom blend finishing wax, perfect for keeping your new kitchen favorites ready for every meal!ā Use a soft, dry cloth to apply a small amount of the mixture on any of your clean, dry charcuterie boards or utensils.Ā Let stand from 15 minutes to overnight (until mostly absorbed).Ā Use a second dry cloth to gently buff (using circles) until smooth.