Oiling
We recommend food safe mineral oil and beeswax combination.
A helpful guide: For the first week, oil everyday. For the first seven weeks, oil every week. For the first seven months, oil every month. Thereafter every 6 months or when the board looks dry. Be sure to oil all 6 sides.
An hour after oiling, buff off any oil residue (most of the oil will have soaked into the wood).
Do not use vegetable/olive oil - It can go rancid over time, become sticky and have an unpleasant odour.
Do not use vegetable/olive oil - It can go rancid over time, become sticky and have an unpleasant odour.
Cleaning
Never place in dishwasher nor soak in water.
Wash with soap and water and dry and store vertically.
While bacteria build up is generally a non-issue with end-grain cutting boards, you can safely give your board a clean with white spirit vinegar to sanitise it should you wish to do so.
While bacteria build up is generally a non-issue with end-grain cutting boards, you can safely give your board a clean with white spirit vinegar to sanitise it should you wish to do so.