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Wooden cooking spoon care: handwash, dry and oil only as directed

IKEA's solid-beech RÖRT spoon is handwash only and calls for periodic wood-oil treatment. Do not assume every wooden utensil needs the same oil.

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Wooden utensils vary by timber and finish. IKEA's RÖRT is oiled solid beech, marked handwash only, and recommended for regular treatment with suitable wood oil. Check the specific item's finish instructions first.

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Check the utensil's material and finish instructions; varnished, painted and oiled woods may need different care.
After cooking, gently handwash before food hardens, using a soft sponge. Do not machine-wash utensils labeled handwash only.
Avoid prolonged soaking and harsh scouring, then rinse with clean water after washing.
Blot with a dry cloth and leave in a ventilated place to air-dry. Do not put a damp utensil into a closed drawer.
Only on products such as RÖRT that explicitly call for oiling, use a maker-approved oil suitable for food-contact wooden items and follow application guidance. Never use general household lubricants.
Inspect for splitting, severe roughness or embedded debris. Consider replacing utensils with damaged food-contact surfaces.

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