The Wooden Spoon Trick: How to Stop Pots from Boiling Over

> 🔥 *Note: This trick works best for mild to moderate boil-overs. If you’re cooking something extremely starchy or on very high heat, reduce the heat slightly too.*

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### ⚠️ Pro Tips:

* Don’t use a **plastic** spoon — it could melt.
* Avoid using **metal spoons** for this trick; they conduct heat and don’t work the same way.
* If the pot is too full, even a wooden spoon won’t save you — leave a little room for the water to rise.

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### 🌿 Bonus: Natural and No Extra Tools Needed

The best part? This trick uses **no chemicals, no gadgets, and no mess**. Just a simple wooden spoon that you likely already have in your kitchen drawer.

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### 💬 Final Thoughts

The next time you’re cooking pasta or simmering soup, remember this old-school kitchen hack. It’s easy, effective, and might just save you from yet another round of stove cleanup.

Because sometimes, the smartest solutions are also the simplest — and in this case, all it takes is a wooden spoon.

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