Never put them in the dishwasher! How to make wooden kitchen utensils last longer

Hardwearing, affordable and non-toxic, wooden utensils are a smart swap for plastic – but how do you keep them looking (and working) their best?

• 20 simple ways to cut down on plastic (and save money)

You’ve rid your kitchen of plastic utensils and replaced them with olive wood chopping boards, beech spatulas and spoons. But there’s an art to taking care of these implements so that they stay in good shape and last as long as possible.

Here are the dos and don’ts – from an array of experts – for keeping your wooden utensils in peak condition, so that they’re a part of your kitchen for years to come.