There are many variations of spatulas that can be used for cooking. A wooden spatula is often the choice, because its surface is not sharp, so there is no risk of causing scratches on the pan. On the other hand, wooden spatulas are also sturdy and durable. In fact, some have been using wooden spatulas for decades or even decades, you know.
However, wooden spatulas tend to be difficult to clean if you don't know the trick. The reason is, wooden spatulas sometimes have pores which make it easy for cooking ingredients, especially fat, to enter and settle. Fat stains that enter the pores of the spatula risk dampness and cause mold to grow.
Many people choose to clean wooden spatulas using soap only. In fact, there are other tricks for cleaning wood so that it is cleaner and free from grease stains, you know. This trick was shared by TikTok account user @ebyhome. To practice it, you only need two kitchen ingredients .
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The first tools and materials you have to prepare are a pan filled with clean water. Heat the pan using medium heat. Then, add vinegar and salt to taste. Yup, vinegar and salt are the basic kitchen ingredients for practicing this wooden spatula cleaning trick.
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Wait until the water is hot, then put the wooden spatula you want to clean into it. Boil the wooden spatula until the water boils. Once the water boils, immediately turn off the stove.
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After the stove fire goes out, don't rush to lift the spatula yet. The spatula must be soaked for a few minutes. This soaking process is useful for removing remaining stubborn stains on the spatula. "Let it sit for 10 minutes so that the oil and dirt stuck to the spatula disappear completely," emphasized the owner of the TikTok account @ebyhome, quoted by BrilioFood on Thursday (8/8).
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After leaving it for 10 minutes, then lift the spatula. Rinse the spatula with running water until it is completely clean. Then, dry the spatula immediately before storing or using it again. The owner of the TikTok account @ebyhome shows the difference between a spatula before and after washing, the results are much cleaner after washing with vinegar and salt, right?