Cutting Board Care Instructions
How To Oil and Maintain a Wooden Cutting Board
What You Need:
Clean, soft cloth
Food Grade Mineral Oil (I use Boos Block Mystery Oil with bees wax)
*Important:
Do not soak or submerge the board in water, for this will disrupt the moisture content and cause the seams to split. Wood cutting boards are NOT dishwasher safe. Do not us any kind of cooking oil on your wood cutting board as it will damage the board.
Care Instructions:
1. Start with a cutting board that is as clean as possible and thoroughly dry. It's necessary to oil your cutting board a minimum of once a month (depending on use).
2. Apply the mineral oil. Using a clean, soft cloth, apply a small amount of mineral oil in an even layer over the wood. Do this on both sides of your board.
3. Let the oil fully penetrate through the wood fibers overnight, then wipe off any excess oil in the morning. Apply additional oil to any visible dry spots.
5. Remove the excess. If your board feels oily or sticky, buff off any remaining oil with a clean dry cloth or paper towel.
6. Now your cutting board is ready for use!
Fun facts about the benefits of wood cutting boards:
A scientific study conducted by Dr. Dean Cliver, Ph.D has proved that hardwood cutting boards inhibit bacteria growth and are anti-microbial, while plastic boards have been scientifically proven to harbor bacteria inside the cut grooves. Also, wood cutting boards are known to be easier on your expensive knife blades. ClickHere to read more about the study.
What You Need:
Clean, soft cloth
Food Grade Mineral Oil (I use Boos Block Mystery Oil with bees wax)
*Important:
Do not soak or submerge the board in water, for this will disrupt the moisture content and cause the seams to split. Wood cutting boards are NOT dishwasher safe. Do not us any kind of cooking oil on your wood cutting board as it will damage the board.
Care Instructions:
1. Start with a cutting board that is as clean as possible and thoroughly dry. It's necessary to oil your cutting board a minimum of once a month (depending on use).
2. Apply the mineral oil. Using a clean, soft cloth, apply a small amount of mineral oil in an even layer over the wood. Do this on both sides of your board.
3. Let the oil fully penetrate through the wood fibers overnight, then wipe off any excess oil in the morning. Apply additional oil to any visible dry spots.
5. Remove the excess. If your board feels oily or sticky, buff off any remaining oil with a clean dry cloth or paper towel.
6. Now your cutting board is ready for use!
Fun facts about the benefits of wood cutting boards:
A scientific study conducted by Dr. Dean Cliver, Ph.D has proved that hardwood cutting boards inhibit bacteria growth and are anti-microbial, while plastic boards have been scientifically proven to harbor bacteria inside the cut grooves. Also, wood cutting boards are known to be easier on your expensive knife blades. ClickHere to read more about the study.
