How do you care for wooden cutting boards? I've been hand-washing them, but I feel like they're losing luster now. Also they don't "feel" as clean as before.
Wooden utensils and cutting boards perform wonderfully in kitchens and should last a long time if they’re properly taken care of. I’ve been using John Boos & Co.’s products for many years and can’t think of better alternatives.
I own the Mystery Oil and Board Cream which are essentially rich moisturizers for wood surfaces. Cutting boards frequently require oil conditioning because they get wet a lot and suffer from knife marks. They soon lose the luster and look visibly dry.
In order to keep the boards’ natural luster and prevent them from cracking or rotting, it is recommended using both the Mystery Oil and the Board Cream.
However, if I must choose between the two, I’d start with the Mystery Oil.
The Mystery Oil is an easily-absorbing food-grade oil that can be applied on wooden surfaces including utensils, countertops, and cutting boards.
I usually apply the oil after dinner so the board can absorb it overnight.
The oil has a convenient cap top that dispenses just the right amount of oil.
It minimizes the splashing or dripping so the bottle stays clean.
There is a difference between the Mystery Oil and the Board Cream, though.
The oil penetrates deeper through the wooden fibers so it provides deeper conditioning, whereas the cream coats the surface of the board to smooth out any knife marks or splinters while protecting the surface.
Boos products can be found in various home and kitchen stores like Williams Sonoma or Sur La Table. And they last for many years! You only need a little to coat the surface and use it once every few weeks.
Maintaining a Wooden Cutting Boards
End-grain wooden cutting board
How do you care for wooden cutting boards? I've been hand-washing them, but I feel like they're losing luster now. Also they don't "feel" as clean as before.
Wooden utensils and cutting boards perform wonderfully in kitchens and should last a long time if they’re properly taken care of. I’ve been using John Boos & Co.’s products for many years and can’t think of better alternatives.
I own the Mystery Oil and Board Cream which are essentially rich moisturizers for wood surfaces. Cutting boards frequently require oil conditioning because they get wet a lot and suffer from knife marks. They soon lose the luster and look visibly dry.
In order to keep the boards’ natural luster and prevent them from cracking or rotting, it is recommended using both the Mystery Oil and the Board Cream.
However, if I must choose between the two, I’d start with the Mystery Oil.
The Mystery Oil is an easily-absorbing food-grade oil that can be applied on wooden surfaces including utensils, countertops, and cutting boards.
I usually apply the oil after dinner so the board can absorb it overnight.
The oil has a convenient cap top that dispenses just the right amount of oil.
It minimizes the splashing or dripping so the bottle stays clean.
There is a difference between the Mystery Oil and the Board Cream, though.
The oil penetrates deeper through the wooden fibers so it provides deeper conditioning, whereas the cream coats the surface of the board to smooth out any knife marks or splinters while protecting the surface.
Boos products can be found in various home and kitchen stores like Williams Sonoma or Sur La Table. And they last for many years! You only need a little to coat the surface and use it once every few weeks.