FOR YOUR WOODEN PIECE 

Each unique piece should be treated with an equal amount of care to ensure that they will be used, talked about, and appreciated for generations.

1 Clean your handmade cutting boards after each use by hand with a little soap and hot water. Please, do not even think about cleaning your board in your dishwasher (Think of it as a puppy…unless you don’t like puppies, then think of it as a piece of art you paid good money for, which it is). Wipe by hand and allow it to dry upright. White vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, or lemon can be used to disinfect and remove harsh odors.

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2 Do not leave your wood cutting board in standing water. This can cause the board to split.

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3 Store your handcrafted cutting boards in a clean, dry place and away from food products.

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4 Do not stack your handmade wood cutting board with other boards or kitchen utensils when drying. Allow board to dry separately.

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5 Use a food-safe mineral oil to polish your board once a month. This will help maintain an attractive finish, prevent cracking, and seal the grain against bacteria and the penetration of moisture.

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6 Flax seed oil, walnut oil, butcher block oil, motor oil (not really…just seeing if you were still paying attention) and beeswax are all suitable alternatives. Stay away from vegetable oils, which will turn rancid quickly.

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7 Warm the oil slightly before applying. Rub the oil with a lint-free cloth in the direction of the wood grain. Allow the oil to soak in between each of the four or five coats required. Wait about four to six hours and then wipe off the excess oil that did not soak in all the way.