How to Care for a Wooden Salad Bowl
Wood is porous and can harbor bacteria from food particles. To control bacterial growth, mix a 1-to-5 ratio of vinegar and water, pour the mix into the bowl and let it sit for a few minutes. Dump the solution, rinse and dry the bowl. As an alternative, you can use a spray bottle to spritz your bowl with an equal mix of white vinegar and water.
Lemons are also a known antibacterial and will enhance the taste and smell of whatever is inside your salad bowl or other wooden food bowls. Cut the fruit in half and squeeze as you rub the lemon in the direction of the bowl's grain. Drain any excess lemon juice before use.
