{"id":747,"date":"2013-05-02T21:00:42","date_gmt":"2013-05-02T21:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ravenview.com\/?p=747"},"modified":"2015-04-04T10:56:54","modified_gmt":"2015-04-04T10:56:54","slug":"caring-for-your-wooden-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ravenview.com\/caring-for-your-wooden-bowl\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring For Your Wooden Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"
Wooden bowls fall into two categories; kitchen bowls – those bowls that are used for food items, like salad bowls, nut bowls, etc. and bowls that are for decoration only. The difference in these two types of bowls, in regards to care, is the finish that each has. Bowls that are used for foodstuffs and subject to liquids and washing are usually finished with a mineral oil and\/or beeswax finish. Not only is this type of finish food-safe, it is also very easy to maintain. Whereas, a decorative bowl, because it is not going to be washed has a finish more suitable for decorative purposes, for example, a high gloss shine. A regular dusting should keep decorative bowls looking beautiful. If, for some reason they need to be clean, wipe gently with a damp cloth only.<\/p>\n
Wooden kitchen bowls should to be cleaned and sanitized after use. Regular maintenance will keep your bowl looking nice and last for a long time. This is not a big process. It can easily be incorporated into your daily chores.<\/p>\n
To care for your wooden kitchen bowl remember that it is made of wood and wood does not like to get wet. It doesn’t like to get too dry either. A conundrum, we know. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Always hand wash your wooden kitchen bowl, never put it, or any other wooden items, in a dishwasher. Use warm soapy water and a mild soap, rinse, and dry thoroughly.<\/p>\n
Never, ever soak your bowl in water or leave it in the sink where water may splash into it and stand. <\/p>\n
When your wooden kitchen bowl appears to have a faded or has a dull finish, it is time to season it. Purchase mineral oil at the pharmacy or grocery store. This oil is inexpensive and will not go rancid as other cooking oils will. The bowl should be dried out thoroughly first. <\/p>\n
Pour a liberal amount of oil onto a clean, dry cloth or paper towel and rub in evenly. Let it dry for an hour and then wipe up any excess oil with another dry cloth.<\/p>\n