Make it last forever.

Our cutting boards are designed to last a lifetime if cared for properly. An end grain or face grain cutting board is a natural wood product that will warp or crack if not properly maintained. Please follow the instructions below to help ensure that your cutting board lasts for years and years.

How To Maintain Your Butcher Block Cutting Board

Your cutting board has come with a food safe mineral oil applied during the finishing process. I would suggest giving it a quick hand washing with warm soapy water before the first use. Dry with a towel promptly. Never put it in the dishwasher!

Extremes of humidity and dryness can swell and shrink hardwood enough to cause small seasonal checks to appear, usually around the edges of end grain cutting boards. This possibility, although remote, is an unavoidable condition of enjoying the character and beauty of a living material. You can help preserve your cutting board by keeping your home humidified in the winter, and with frequent applications of mineral oil.

You will need to apply a food safe mineral oil regularly to properly maintain your cutting board. You can purchase my own mineral oil/ bee’s wax board butter in my shop that will keep your board moisturized and waterproofed. Never use canola, olive, vegetable oil, or any other plant oils as they will become rancid over time. I recommend at least a once a month application of mineral oil. Apply a generous coat to both sides and let set overnight. Wipe off the excess with a rag, and it is ready to use.

Keep your cutting board clean and dry. Scrub your board after each use with warm soapy water, and dry with a towel. You will notice that most of the moisture will evaporate off the surface quickly. If it doesn’t, it’s time to apply more finish.

If your cutting board becomes gouged, you can sand the surface until smooth. Apply an oil finish and your cutting board will look brand new!