Cutting Board Maintenance

Below are some helpful tips and tricks to help keep your cutting board looking beautiful.

Cutting board care:

How to clean your cutting board

Wipe the board down with warm, soapy water and towel dry. Stand the board on its edge until completely dry, then store flat after it is dry, if possible.

How to remove stains

Target stains and odors by pouring kosher salt on the stain. Add a small amount of water; rub the salt and water mixture in the board with a damp cloth until the stain disappears. Then, wash following the instructions above.

How to remove odors

Squeeze a lemon onto the board, rubbing in, and wiping down with a warm, soapy cloth, rinse, dry.

Cutting board restoration:

  1. Follow cleaning instructions (on this page)

  2. Deep knife cuts or mold? Sand the board down with an orbital sander or planer, if available

  3. Apply a coat of cutting board oil. Available for sale in my shop.

  4. Allow to dry for 12-24 hours

  5. Wipe away excess oil