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How do you disinfect plastic bowls?

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Try to use the disinfectant soap. If that doesn't work, use the wipes and soap.

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I have a old wooden salad spoon set that has been in storage for the last 20 years. they were clean when they were packed up, can i just sanitize them as you described? i'd just replace them, but they're unique and hand carved from africa.

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Make sure the wood isn't soft for moldy. You should be able to disinfect them using a mild bleach solution, at 1 part bleach to 20 parts water. If they're hand-carved and of sentimental value, consider using them for display purposes and make sure they're meant to be cooked with in the first place.

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I have new wooden cookie mold that must be oiled with each cookie. I had to throw it away because it smelled rancid after storing. I could not get rid of the smell. How should I store it?

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When using wood in a kitchen it is important to keep it clean, sealed with oil, and away from moisture. After using it, clean it well with a very mild soap. Then let it dry, very well. Leaving it in the sun will help to disinfect it well, if not, leave it overnight or even dry it in the oven at a very low temp. The key is making sure there is no moisture because if there is, bacteria will live there. Next make sure to seal it so moisture doesn't seal in, using cooking oil does a fine job, there is also wood sealing oil. Either way, oil it twice a week, unless you use it often, then oil it every week. Just like any wood, you are treating it to keep it healthy.

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How do I keep wooden spoons from molding?

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Don't let them sit in water - wash and dry them immediately. Alternately, you can try bamboo utensils instead of wood, which are more durable and don't rot or warp as easily.

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