Cleaning experts advise against trying the rumored TikTok hack that can make your wooden utensils look like new.
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I Like most of us, if you've been scrolling through social media platforms over the past few weeks, you've probably spotted some very popular cleaning hacks. the internet.
Here, a wooden utensil is placed in a bowl of boiling water and soda bicarbonate.
According to them, this magical trick revives spoons and forks in just a few minutes, removing all uneaten molecules.
But while they all affirm this, cleaning experts warn that the trick "does more harm than good,"The Express reported.
Deyan Dimitrov, cleaning expert and CEO of Laundryheap, explains: Instead of prolonging it, the opposite happens for several reasons.
"Wood can fray, warp and crack when exposed to high heat and moisture.
"Put a water bottle in the freezer. Extreme heat is a bit like prolonging the life of a wooden spoon, as it gives the lid room to explode and expand when put in.
"Unfortunately, Like chalk and cheese, sitting water and bacteria are in perfect harmony.
"Exposing wooden items to moisture for too long will make cracking and fraying even worse.
"New cracks in the wood are perfect hiding places for bacteria and food debris the next time you use it for cooking."
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Hacking went viralSome videos have millions of views on social media.
But while many of his TikTok users adhere to cleaning tips, Deyan argued that the best way to revive wooden utensils is with soap and water.
Experts say:
``You want to avoid sudden temperature changes by washing your hands quickly and gently at a moderate temperature.
``As always, this foolproof method
"Good old soap and water does wonders for wooden utensils." , may cause cracks. Tea He recommends using a towel or dishcloth to remove any leftover water from the spoon.
When finished, set it aside to air dry.
Deyan added:
"To future-proof your spoon with oil, try oiling it. It's a quick way to repel water and give your spoon shine and shine.
``Make sure the spoon is completely clean and dry before applying the oil.
``Next, pick a mineral oil. Leave this on the spoon overnight. Wipe it off before."
