Wooden utensils - simple, safe, useful

At present, with the development of society andtechnologies, unfortunately, wooden utensils become a rarity in the kitchen of modern housewives. But in Russia wooden utensils have long been considered traditional. Its variety was huge: from barrels and tubs to small utensils in the form of wooden spoons, glasses and different pots. Our ancestors made kitchen utensils from natural raw materials - from wood and birch bark.

Now the wooden utensils have become more refined,decorated with carvings and various ornaments, the shape and quality of the processing became completely different. The most popular cutting boards, scoops, breadboxes. Bread, which is stored in a wooden breadbox, is kept fresh and fragrant for a long time. A variety of pickles and marinades can not be imagined without a wooden barrel, which will give the products a spicy flavor and incredible taste.

The most important advantage in usingWooden utensils are its ecological purity and safety. No practicality, cheapness and beautiful design of inexpensive ceramics or products made of stainless steel can be compared with the naturalness of wood. After all, many chemical compounds that are present in the composition of modern glassware from new materials can bring significant harm to human health.

Therapeutic properties of wooden utensils

Tableware made of wood has a number of special properties. Many psychics believe that wooden dishes give the person the energy of life. It has long been believed that utensils made of wood played a huge role in reconciliation between relatives. When quarreling forced to stir the porridge with a spoon from a tree, and then fed this porridge, sitting at a wooden table.

Olive dishes can charge astral energy products stored in it. And in order to protect yourself from the evil eye, put a sprig of lavender into the alder bowl.

Before a serious test or examination, drink tea from a nut cup. And willowware will help to manifest in your character insight and discretion.

It is believed that linden dishes have anti-inflammatory properties, and utensils made of mountain ash can help get rid of beriberi. Birch will give the dishes bactericidal and tonic properties.

Care of wooden products

In order for wooden utensils to serve for many years and retain a magnificent appearance, special care is needed. Observe simple rules:

1. Since the tree is afraid of moisture, do not leave wooden utensils in a humid environment. Wash immediately after washing.
2. After prolonged use, the dishes made of wood often darken. To "update" it, wipe the products first with hydrogen peroxide, and then with warm water.
3. To eliminate the smell of mold, wash the dishes with hot water with a small amount of vinegar.
4. Painted with fruit or vegetable juiceSpoons should be boiled in water with chlorine for 15 minutes, then left in cold water for several hours to remove a specific odor.
5. Roughness of wooden products is easily eliminated by easy wiping with sandpaper.

Using in everyday life a woodendishes, you can not only save, but also increase your health due to the healing properties of the tree. The aroma and naturalness of the products will help to come into contact with nature and recharge your life energy.