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Care and Maintenance of your serving or cutting board

Your board will last for many years with a little care and attention.  

1. CLEANING - After use, sanitize your board by wiping all surfaces with mild dish soap and water.  Dry thoroughly.  

2. FREQUENCY - As required (approximately once a month depending on use and household humidity), apply an even coat of Mineral Oil to all surfaces of your wood board using a cloth or paper towel.  You may need to oil more frequently when you first receive your board due to humidity changes.  Mineral oil may be purchased at your neighborhood pharmacy, home center store or grocery store.

3. MAINTENANCE - Allow the oil to fully penetrate the wood fibers (15 minutes or even overnight).  Wipe off any excess oil.  Apply additional oil to any visible dry spots.  You cannot use too much oil. Wipe off any excess after the absorption period.  You may also choose to harden the finish with a waxed finish product. (your board has been finished with Mineral Oil and Bees wax).  Lightly apply a thin layer of Bees wax and allow your board to dry (I find overnight works best).  When dry, you can buff to a shine with a soft, dry cloth.  Bees wax is available at most home center stores. 

4. PLEASE DO NOT:

▪ Use serrated knives as this is not a cutting board (please visit our facebook site to view our selection of end grain cutting boards)

▪ Use any harsh chemicals on your board

▪ Put your board in the dishwasher

▪ Leave your board in the sink or allow liquids of any type to stand on the board for long periods of time

We recommend food grade mineral oil or beeswax and mineral oil blend for caring and conditioning for cutting boards. Mineral oil is cheap and will last you a while. On the other hand, beeswax is more efficient as it makes wooden cutting boards shinier and more waterproof.

Avoid any nut based or vegetable oil to season your wooden cutting boards. This is because such oils are susceptible to spoilage and become rancid. As a result, not only will your cutting board smell bad, but will also noticeably change the smell and taste of your ingredients. All of our boards are seasoned in food grade mineral oil and top coated with beeswax.

• Properly wash, disinfect, deodorize as well as resurface your wooden cutting board.
• Apply food grade mineral oil beeswax and mineral oil board cream all over your cutting board using a clean cloth.
• Use the cloth to rub the oil in circular motions. Ensure that the oil is applied evenly at all sides and seeps in all the cracks and gaps.
• Let the oil seep in and stand for at least a few hours, else overnight.
• Use a dry cloth to wipe off the oil.
• Seal the mineral oil with beeswax.

Follow the instructions below to resurface and smoothen your cutting boards:

1. Wash, sanitize, and deep clean your wooden cutting board.
2. Begin sanding the wooden cutting board with the coarser grit of 100.
3. Wipe with a damp cloth.
4. Next, sand the cutting board with 180 grit sandpaper, finishing it off the 240 grit one.
5. One you are done with the sanding process, wash the cutting board again.
6. Part dry or air dry.
7. Condition your board.