[header] How to clean wooden bowls [title] Wash the bowl by hand with hot, soapy water. [step] Grab a soft washcloth or a soft sponge and put a few drops of mild dish soap on it. Soak the cloth or sponge with hot water and wipe the bowl down thoroughly inside and outside. 
In the process, don't submerge or soak the bowl in the water. [substeps] Wooden bowls absorb water easily, which is why you shouldn't soak or submerge them.