How to Clean Wooden Bowls

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Wash the bowl by hand with warm, soapy water.. Rinse the bowl with warm water.. Dry the wooden bowl with a clean towel.

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1

Wash the bowl by hand with warm, soapy water.

Step 1

Wash the bowl by hand with warm, soapy water.

2

Rinse the bowl with warm water.

Step 2

Rinse the bowl with warm water.

3

Dry the wooden bowl with a clean towel.

Step 3

Dry the wooden bowl with a clean towel.

4

Set the bowl in a drying rack to finish drying.

Step 4

Set the bowl in a drying rack to finish drying.

5

Give wooden bowls a deep clean with salt and lemon.

Step 5

Give wooden bowls a deep clean with salt and lemon.

6

Disinfect wooden bowls with vinegar and water.

Step 6

Disinfect wooden bowls with vinegar and water.

7

Use fine-grit sandpaper to gently buff away buildup.

Step 7

Use fine-grit sandpaper to gently buff away buildup.

8

Buy food grade mineral oil.

Step 8

Buy food grade mineral oil.

9

Wipe the entire surface of the bowl with mineral oil.

Step 9

Wipe the entire surface of the bowl with mineral oil.

10

Let the bowl sit overnight.

Step 10

Let the bowl sit overnight.

11

Wipe the excess oil off of the bowl with a clean paper towel.

Step 11

Wipe the excess oil off of the bowl with a clean paper towel.

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