Wood Cutting Boards

 

Cutting Board Care Instructions

A wood cutting board is one of the most used kitchenware items.

We recommend conditioning your cutting board once a month.

 

HAND WASH ONLY – NEVER SUBMERGE IN WATER

To avoid bacteria, it’s important that you wash your cutting board immediately after use. Wipe the cutting board with hot soapy water, rinse it with hot water only and just wipe it dry with a clean dish towel. Store in a dry area. Never let it just air dry.

 

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IMPORTANT:

1. Never submerge in water!

2. Do not place in dishwasher or in a microwave!

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REMOVE STAINS & DEODORIZE WITH BAKING SODA

Combine 2 tablespoons of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of salt and 3 tablespoons hot water to create a non-toxic cleaning agent. Mix these ingredients together to form a paste, and scrub the entire surface of the cutting board. Finally, wipe it with a warm wet cloth and dry with a dish towel.

 

DISINFECT & DEODORIZE USING VINEGAR

We recommend keeping a spray bottle of vinegar handy to disinfect & deodorize your wood cutting board. Acetic acid (white vinegar) is an excellent disinfectant for E. coli, Salmonella and other household bacteria. Spray vinegar on the wood cutting board, let sit for a few minutes and wipe it with a damp warm cloth.

 

CLEAN WITH COARSE SALT & LEMON

For an all-natural clean, first try dampening the wood cutting 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 lemon juice out. Let it stand for five minutes and use a scrub brush to remove the excess.

 

REFURBISHING WOOD CUTTING BOARD

It’s hard to avoid knife marks from accumulating on your cutting board 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 grit. Once you are done with sanding, wash the board, let dry and apply our conditioner.

 

CUTTING BOARD CONDITIONING OPTONS

We recommend treating the board frequently in order to repel food particles and prevent stains and cracks from happening. It’s best to treat the board at least once a month and twice a month if used often.

 

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It’s important to make sure the cutting board is clean and dry before applying any of these conditioning options.

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OILING AND WAXING YOUR CUTTING BOARD

There are several ways of accomplishing this however we recommend purchasing and using Clarks cutting board oil and wax. From Amazon, you can purchase a whole kit for around $35! It will last you a very long time! 

 

 

AVOID VEGITABLE OR NUT-BASED OIL

Do not use vegetable or nut-based oil on your cutting board for the simple reason that it will spoil and become rancid. This will leave your wood cutting board with an unpleasant smell that will also noticeably change the taste of the food you are preparing.

 

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING OUR LOCALLY HAND MADE CUTTING BOARDS!

For questions or future orders, please contact Joshua Jeffers at Manorfield Farm

 Phone:  (717) 471-3622