[header] How to clean a wok [title] Wash and condition your wok before using it for the first time. [step] Use a sponge and hot soapy water to scrub the wok. Rinse the wok and dry it with a clean cloth. 
Set the wok on the stove over high heat until the wok starts smoking. Taking care not to burn yourself, turn the wok so that all of it is exposed to the high heat.