When properly cared for, wooden spoons can last for years in the kitchen. Here are the right and wrong ways to clean and care for your wooden spoons to prevent cracks, splinters, and warping.

Hand washing is the best way to clean wooden spoons, period. To hand-wash wooden spoons, start with a quick rinse under warm running water to remove any larger food particles.

If your wooden spoons are looking dry, dull, and frayed, it’s time to show them some TLC. These simple steps will quickly bring them back to life.

Put a small amount of silver polish on a clean cloth, dampened if necessary. Rub the polish on your item in an up-and-down motion, not circular to avoid highlighting fine scratches.

Kilne Polished Silver Flatware Set. The Flatware Set. Photo by Kilne. Why we love it: This polished silver set was designed by a Canadian brand and produced in Portugal. The 16-piece set includes four ...

To clean dust and grime from those hard-to-reach nooks and crannies, ... But take care: If your hardware is made of metals like copper, brass or silver, it can require special care.

Here, experts help us investigate how to clean your wooden spoons. Meet the Expert. Jayson Reynolds is executive chef at Hotel Forty Five in Macon, Georgia. Tiffany Swan is a food scientist and chef.