Habits you need to give up if you want your utensils to last longer

Wooden utensils need to be allowed to dry completely to prevent mould (Photo: Shutterstock)

There's definitely nothing as irritating and expensive as replacing your utensils all too often. Unless you're adding more because you want to, buying others due to breakages or heat damage can get tiresome. Once you've invested in good utensils, they should  serve you for years. There is however a catch. Here are some habits you'll have to trash if you want a longer relationship with your dear utensils.

1. Using cold water in washing