How do you remove mold from a wood rolling pin?? ?

Question

My wooden rolling pin has greenish black spots on it, how do I get rid of it? Can I still use it to make pie crusts??

Answer 1

if its that important to keep rather than buying a new one i would soak it 50/50 bleach and  hot water.

Answer 2

My partner is a chef and he suggests you get a new rolling pin.  Since the pin is wood, it is porous which means it will hold in the mold particles.  There is no telling how deep the mold is, so it is best to play it safe and not use it again.

"-Wooden utensils are more porous than their plastic or metal counterparts. They are therefore more susceptible to carrying germs and bacteria.

-Do not use a wooden utensil if any part of the wood is soft or dark and mushy. These characteristics are often associated with rotten wood, and wood in this state will attract and retain germs and bacteria."

Answer 3

Wash the rolling pin with hot water, Dawn dish soap, & a little bit of Clorox. Scrub well, rinse well, then dry thoroughly. Let the rolling pin air dry for a while. Later, you can indeed use it when baking.  

Answer 4

I think I would throw that thing out! Try a marble one next time!!!

Mold gets INTO the wood and nothing will take it out. Not even bleach - enough bleach to get it out (if possible) will ruin the wood.

Answer 5

Sorry but you cant and no you cant use it anymore unless you want to be sick lol.

Answer 6

hot water with a brillo pad and rinse in hot water and dry thoroughly.