Can bamboo skewers be reused

Short answer:

• Used only for veggies/fruit, no raw meat, no soaking in liquid: You can wash, dry, and reuse them a few times.
• Touched raw meat, soaked, splintered, or dirty: Throw them away.

Why you should be careful:

• Bamboo is porous → easily traps bacteria, oil, and food residue.
• It’s hard to fully sanitize bamboo.
• Reused skewers often get splintered and unsafe to eat with.

If you really want to reuse:

1. Scrub thoroughly with hot soapy water right after use.
2. Soak in a weak bleach solution or boil briefly.
3. Let them completely air-dry (moisture = mold).
4. Check for splinters, softness, or mold before reuse.