Can These Funky-Smelling Wooden Spoons Be Saved?

We all have some wooden spoons lingering in our drawers, most of them have been there a long long time. Who knows, maybe you even had them passed down to you from your parents or grandparents. If that's the case, it is very possible that they are no longer in their previously glorious shape. In fact, they might even smell! Wooden spoons last forever, but not without repercussions, they get worn, chipped, stained, and if left in damp conditions they can develop a rancid musty odor, especially if stored for long periods of time. Instead of tossing them, especially if their antiques or have sentimental value, consider trying a few of these methods to restore them. This article explains how they took some French antique wooden spoons that were stored in a damp basement, from smelly to happy again with a few simple steps. It goes from the mildest of treatments which is boiling the spoons gently, and then placing them outside in the direct sunlight for a few hours each day, to the harshest method which is soaking them in bleach. The last alternative is the least desirable since it has the potential of damaging delicate antiques, however when all else fails it's a viable option that is quite effective. If you're worried about the bleach, apparently it evaporates and won't leave any damaging residue after the process is complete. But it will kill almost all of the mold present, which is likely the cause of the funky smell emanating from your beloved spoons. A few other methods are mentioned in the article that are less harsh, so you can give those a try too before you jump to the last alternative. Hopefully you can save your funky-smelling wooden spoons, it works for a lot of people so there is hope yet!

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