Board Care
Hand Wash Only-Never Submerge in Water
To avoid bacteria, it's important that you wash your board immediately after use. Wipe the board with hot soapy water, rinse it with hot water only and just wipe dry with a clean dish towel. Store in a dry area.
Disinfect & Deodorize Using Vinegar
We recommend keeping a spray bottle of vinegar handy to disinfect & deodorize your board. White vinegar is an excellent disinfectant for E. coli, Salmonella and other household bacteria. Spray vinegar on the board, let it sit for a few minutes and wipe it with a damp warm cloth.
Remove Stains & Deodorize with Baking Soda
Combine 2 tablespoons of baking soda, 1 tablespoon salt, and 3 tablespoons hot water to create a non-toxic cleaning agent. Mix these ingredients together and scrub the entire surface of the butting board. Finally, wipe it with a warm wet cloth and dry with a towel.
Clean with Coarse Salt & Lemon
For an all natural clean, first try dampening the board with a warm cloth and sprinkling coarse salt over it. Cut a lemon in half and scour the cut side of the lemon over the board while slightly squeezing the juice out. Let it stand for five minutes and use a scrub brush to remove the excess.
Refurbishing Wooden Board
It's hard to avoid knife marks from accumulating on your boards over the years. The wonderful thing about a wood board is that it can be returned to its original splendor. All you need is three different grits of sand paper (100, 180, and 240). First sand the board with the coarser 100 grit, then the 180 and finish with the fine 240 grit. Once you are done with sanding wash the board, let dry and apply conditioner.
Board Conditioning
Mineral Oil
Mineral oil is the most commonly used option because it is a safe and cost effective way to keep your cutting board looking great for years. Food safe mineral oil can be purchased at your local drug store or major retailer.
Avoid Vegetable or Nut-Based Oil
Do not use vegetable or nut-based oil on your board for the simple reason that it will spoil and become rancid. This will leave your wooden board with an unpleasant smell that will also change the taste of the food you are preparing.