Cooks are facing a conundrum: How do you clean a wooden spoon properly? This query pops up in multiple venues online: How long should I boil my wooden spoon to clean it? Most experts offer simple ...

You've seen people boil their wooden spoons on TikTok, but does it actually work? We found the answer. Boiling wooden spoons can remove grime, but may damage the wood if done too often. Experts ...

Boiling wooden spoons doesn’t remove hidden grime—it causes natural tannins and oils to leach out while weakening the wood. Long soaks and extreme heat damage wood by swelling and drying it unevenly, ...