Things You'll Need:
- 120- and 220-grit aluminum oxide sandpaper
- Sanding block of wood
- Tack rag
- Dish soap
- Dish cloth and dish towel
- Food-grade mineral oil
- Absorbent cloth
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Step 1
Wrap the 120-grit sandpaper around the sanding block and sand the wooden cutting board with the sandpaper to remove nicks and scratches. Sand all the surfaces of the cutting board, using care to sand evenly so that the surface of the cutting board stays flat.
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Step 2
Use the tack rag to remove sawdust. Check the progress of the sanding and use the 120-grit sandpaper if large nicks and scratches remain or move to the finer sandpaper to finish the sanding.
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Step 3
Wrap the 220-grit sandpaper around the sanding block and sand the wooden cutting board to remove any tiny imperfections.
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Step 4
Rub the tack rag over the surfaces of the cutting board to remove all remnants of sawdust.
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Step 5
Fill a sink with hot water and add dish soap. Wash the cutting board in the soapy water and rinse in warm, clear water. Dry the wooden cutting board with a dishtowel.
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Step 6
Pour a small amount of food-grade mineral oil onto the absorbent cloth and apply the mineral oil to all surfaces of the wooden cutting board. Allow the oil to soak in for approximately 30 minutes and apply a second coat of oil. Continue adding additional coats of oil in the same manner until the wood will not absorb additional oil.
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Step 7
Wipe off excess oil with the absorbent cloth and store the wooden cutting board on a side edge.
