How to remove mould from a wooden spoon

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One of my wooden spoons has mould on it (black spots, not able to be removed by surface scrubbing - I went on holidays without clearing the dishwasher...).

Is there a way to remove the mould? Or should I just buy a new wooden spoon?

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Best Answer

If its soaked in the spoon, I'd not risk it for an inexpensive wooden spoon. A soak in a bleach solution is the common treatment though. I'd buy a new one or replace it with a high temp silicone spoon (no unremovable mold issues in the future then!)



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  • Rinse with hot water and soak for a few more minutes to remove any residual bleach.
  • Towel dry the spoon then let it sit and air out.
  • Bleach is best used on utensils that have been packed up or out of use for a long time and might have picked up mold or germs.


    • Can wooden spoon mold?

    Wooden spoons are likely to get mold if they aren't thoroughly cleaned, after washing a wooden spoon ensure it properly dries out before storing away. Bacteria build-up forms the mold around the wooden spoon. When you discover mold on your wooden spoon it can be a health hazard if not dealt with right away.

    How do I get rid of mold in my kitchen utensils?

    Thoroughly wash metal pans, ceramic dishes and utensils (including can openers) with hot soap and water. Rinse and then sanitize them by boiling in clean water or immersing them for 15 minutes in a diluted bleach solution (1 tablespoon of unscented, liquid chlorine bleach per 1 gallon of drinking water).

    How do you clean and sanitize wooden spoons?

    \u201cTo clean a wooden spoon properly you have to hand wash it with hot soapy water (preferably quickly after each use),\u201d he says. Afterwards, he says we should pat it dry with a clean cloth and let it air dry before putting it away.

    Does putting a wooden spoon in boiling water clean it?

    Here's the trick: Apparently, putting a wooden spoon in a glass of boiling water for a few minutes pulls out all the grease that's hiding in the spoon's tiny cracks and crevices.




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    Answer 2

    rfusca raises a good point - if you're worried that it's actually penetrated deep, you might just replace it.

    That said, I'd just use sandpaper. Hopefully it's just a surface stain, and you won't have to take much off, but you'll be able to see how deep it's gotten as you go!

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