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babyturtlelover
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Username: Babyturtlelover
Post Number: 160
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 5:26 pm: | 
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Whats the best way to clean a wooden salad bowl? It came with directions but now I cant find them. thanks |
doulamomma
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Username: Doulamomma
Post Number: 1234
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 5:41 pm: |
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I just saw something on a cooking show about cleaning a wooden cutting boards (and it seem like it would be the same) with kosher salt & water & then dry well & oil w/ mineral oil from time to time...will be interested to see what else folks come up with. |
Pdg
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Username: Pdg
Post Number: 678
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 8:33 pm: |
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Soap and water (just don't soak it!) dry it and occasionally spread a thin layer of olive oil over it. |
Sherri De Rose
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Username: Honeydo
Post Number: 83
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 7:21 am: |
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I don't think Olive Oil. That would get rancid. There is a special oil for cutting boards etc.
Bed and Bath might have it. |
Pdg
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Username: Pdg
Post Number: 682
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 9:06 am: |
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You are right about olive oil! I checked the web and found a site with this recommendation:
Quote:How do I care for my wooden bowl and kitchenware?
Wood products utilized in the kitchen need to receive proper care and cleaning. Wooden bowls, cutting boards, and utensils need the immediate application of a coat of mineral oil to preserve the moisture content of the wood. Without a protective coating of mineral oil, the wood surface will dry out and may crack open the wood grain.
Care & Cleaning Instructions:
-Do not soak in water.
-Do not put in dishwasher.
-Do not put in microwave or oven.
-Do not leave in direct sunlight.
To clean the wood surface, wet a cloth or non-abrasive scrub pad in warm sudsy water and scrub the entire surface until free of food. Immediately dry the surface of moisture with a clean cloth or paper towel.
When the wood becomes dry, apply another coat of mineral oil. The use of vegetable oils is not recommended as a finish, as they contain ingredients that may tend to create a culture for bacteria to build up. Vegetable oils tend to become gummy and resist attempts to properly clean wood surfaces. Mineral oil is a non-toxic, inert oil that is light textured and will not build up an excessive coating over time. Mineral oil will not stain the wood, however spices and food may discolor the surface over time, especially if the wood becomes dry.
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Purplebug
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Username: Purplebug
Post Number: 134
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 9:07 am: |
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I thought it was just soap and water, and then some cooking oil (thin layer). |
mjc
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Username: Mjc
Post Number: 1062
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 6:12 pm: |
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If it has gotten gunky, some fine steel wool, then wash/dry and coat with mineral oil. If it's new or newly steel-wooled, it may soak up quite a bit of the oil. You don't want olive oil or other food oil. I think you can get mineral oil at the drug store, maybe even a grocery store, with first aid/rubbing alcohol/epsom salts etc. |
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