My walnut cutting board is looking dull. I've been handwashing it using coarse salt and minimal dish soap, but it doesn't have the rich luster anymore. Which conditioning product do you recommend?
I have a Boos butcher's block and have been conditioning it with the Mystery Oil and Board Cream. My block looks as good as the day I got it!
Ideally, you would want to use both the oil and cream, but if I have to choose one, I'd use the oil. It keeps the wooden board from drying out.
John Boos' Mystery Oil is completely food safe. The food-grade oil penetrates deep into the wood and restores the health and luster of the cutting board.
The Board Cream is recommended to be used together with the Mystery Oil. Think of it as a leave-in treatment for your hair. It contains unbleached beeswax and food-grade mineral oil. The beeswax ensures you get a longer-lasting moisture barrier.
I start with the Mystery Oil using the applicator. You can buy this applicator from John Boos, but any sponge would do, honestly. The applicator's less messy since it comes with a handle and a cap, so it was worth it for me. Liberally apply the oil, spread it evenly using the applicator, and wait overnight until the oil sinks in.
And then you can follow it up with the Board Cream.
How do you care for wooden cutting boards?
Reviving a dull walnut cutting board
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My walnut cutting board is looking dull. I've been handwashing it using coarse salt and minimal dish soap, but it doesn't have the rich luster anymore. Which conditioning product do you recommend?
I have a Boos butcher's block and have been conditioning it with the Mystery Oil and Board Cream. My block looks as good as the day I got it!
Ideally, you would want to use both the oil and cream, but if I have to choose one, I'd use the oil. It keeps the wooden board from drying out.
John Boos' Mystery Oil is completely food safe. The food-grade oil penetrates deep into the wood and restores the health and luster of the cutting board.
The Board Cream is recommended to be used together with the Mystery Oil. Think of it as a leave-in treatment for your hair. It contains unbleached beeswax and food-grade mineral oil. The beeswax ensures you get a longer-lasting moisture barrier.
I start with the Mystery Oil using the applicator. You can buy this applicator from John Boos, but any sponge would do, honestly. The applicator's less messy since it comes with a handle and a cap, so it was worth it for me. Liberally apply the oil, spread it evenly using the applicator, and wait overnight until the oil sinks in.
And then you can follow it up with the Board Cream.
You'll notice the difference right away.