When is it time to replace kitchen tools? Newsday
Which items of cookware need replacing?
Some kitchenware items - knives, cast-iron pans, measuring spoons - should last you a lifetime. Others should be replaced every few years.
Wooden spoons and spatulas
You can prolong the life of your wooden tools by not putting them in the dishwasher and not letting them soak in the sink. Give them a good scrub with hot water as soon as you're finished using them, and leave them to dry. Still, wooden tools do not last forever. And a wooden spoon that is split or cracked is a nice place for bacteria to gather and flourish. Ikea's Mixa set (spoon, fork and perforated spatula) sells for less than a dollar.
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