02/05/2024
Cutting board maintenance
Follow these tips to make your board last a lifetime:
1) Clean your cutting board by wiping with a damp sponge or towel and a mild detergent.
2) Dry it completely and stand it in a rack or on edge to allow air movement completely around the board.
3) DO NOT saturate your board with water, or allow it to sit on a wet surface, sit/soak in standing water, or place it in the dishwasher. Excessive moisture will cause the surface to become rough, cause cracking/warping, and will lead to glue joint failure.
4) Periodically treat your cutting board with mineral oil as it begins to look dull or dry. Do not use other oils (vegetable, olive, etc.) on your cutting board as they will build up and turn rancid odor. Failure to periodically treat your cutting board will cause the surface to become rough and can cause cracking and glue joint failure. You can use FDA mineral oil, RAW Linseed oil (not boiled) and Liquid paraffin.
If your cutting board is reversible, please rotate the surface you use to even out usage and wear between the two sides.
With proper care your wood cutting board will provide many years of use and enjoyment. Over time every board will show signs of use and this is perfectly normal. If you would like to restore the surface of your cutting board you may lightly sand the surface, clean it well, and treat it with mineral Oil/wax mix.
Baking Soda
What can't baking soda be used for? You can safely use baking soda to remove stubborn stains from a cutting board or butcher block. Sprinkle baking soda over the offensive spot and rub with a cloth, brush, or sponge dipped in hot water.
Lemon Juice
If your board begins to smell, one of the easiest tricks is to cut a lemon in half and run it across the entire surface. The ascorbic acid in the lemon both reacts with and oxidizes organic material (bacteria and fats) that are the cause of smells and stains. The natural lemon oil also forces any soluble materials to be removed as well.
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