How to Care for a Wooden Cutting Board

A wooden cutting board is a great item for the kitchen but to last it has to be taken care. A few easy steps and the cutting board will last a long time.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mineral oil
• Sand paper
• Lint free cloths

1. Sand the cutting board smooth. This should be done with any new or old cutting board. It is best to start with course sand paper and work to finer. Also try to use a hand block for sanding and not a power sanders as a power sander might take off to much wood.

2. Wipe the board clean with a damp lint free cloth to remove any left on material. Be sure to let the cutting board fully dry before proceeding.

3. Rub the mineral oil on with a lint free cloth. Allow the mineral oil to sit for a few minutes and penetrate the wood, then wipe off any excess. The cutting board is then ready to be used and will resist most stains while being easier to clean.

Tips & Warnings

• This process should be repeated every 6 months to year to keep the cutting board in great shape.
• Do not soak the cutting board as this may remove all the mineral oil.