Cutting Board Care and Instructions
Maintaining a wood cutting board is a quick and easy task that will help keep your board sanitary, looking new and extend the life of your board.
Proper Cleaning and Washing:
The best way to clean a wood board is to scrape off all remaining food residue from the surface after each use. Then, simply hand wash with warm water and soap. After washing the wood cutting board, dry 'immediately' with a towel and let it air dry standing up or on a raised rack with air flow.
Maintenance
If you notice the wood becoming a bit dry — usually every month or two (depending on usage) — give the entire surface a good wipe down with food-grade mineral oil and beeswax (board butter works great for regular maintenance ). ** Before adding any Food-Grade Mineral Oil or Board Butter to your board make sure your wood cutting board is thoroughly dry! Regular maintenance will ensure your wooden cutting board remains splinter, odor, and stain-free.
DO NOT:
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DO NOT put the board in the dishwasher. The heat and water will warp and possibly splinter the wood AND void warranties from most manufacturers.
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DO NOT dunk or let the board in stand in water. The wood will absorb water and potentially WARP .
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DO NOT put a wet board flat to dry. If the board dries on one side, it will cause the wood to WARP
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DO NOT USE food-based oil, like vegetable oil, olive oil, peanut oil, corn oils, sesame oil, teak oil or walnut oil, as these have a tendency to go rancid.
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DO NOT USE alcohols, cleaning solvents or bleach. This could stain the wood and/or excessively dry the wood.