"Bamboo is a natural, porous material. When it remains damp - especially in an enclosed space like its plastic packaging - it can retain moisture and warmth, thus creating the ideal, humid environment for mold to grow and thrive. The mold can also seep into the pores of the whisk, rendering it unusable. "Bamboo whisks need to be air-dried," Choe explains, "so it should be left out.""
""Placing the whisk in the dishwasher isn't a good idea since the whisk shouldn't be cleaned with any soap or detergent," Choe says. "The whisk tips can easily break, so it's best to be gentle in cleaning it. A tip in cleaning bamboo whisks is to only get the tips below the black thread wet. You want to keep the handle dry, even when washing under water.""
Rinse bamboo matcha whisks immediately after use and remove excess water. Store whisks on a whisk stand or lay on a paper towel to air-dry and preserve shape. Never return a damp whisk to its original plastic container or another enclosed space because bamboo is porous and trapped moisture promotes mold that can penetrate pores and render the whisk unusable. Do not clean bamboo whisks with soap, detergent, or in a dishwasher. When rinsing, wet only the tines below the black thread and keep the handle dry to prevent breakage and extend the whisk's lifespan.
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