How to handle wooden tableware before use

‌Salt water soaking‌: It is recommended to soak newly purchased wooden tableware in salt water for 3~4 hours first. Salt water can help disinfect and remove some wood smell.
‌Wash and dry‌: After soaking, rinse the wooden tableware with clean water and place it in a ventilated and dry place to dry naturally. Avoid using high-temperature equipment to dry it to prevent deformation.
‌Remove odor‌: If you are sensitive to wood smell, you can wipe the surface of the wooden tableware with white vinegar and water, and then dry it naturally, which can both disinfect and remove odor.
‌Apply cooking oil‌: In order to make the wood grain of wooden tableware more beautiful and durable, you can lightly apply a layer of cooking oil (such as olive oil) after drying, and then let it dry for 12 hours to allow the logs to fully absorb the oil.