Cutting Board Care and Maintenance

Never place hot pots and pans or other very hot items on your wood cutting board surface as it could char and discolor. After you are done with your cutting board, brush with a little soap and warm water, rinse and dry thoroughly.

To avoid bacteria, it’s important that you wash your cutting board immediately after use. Wipe the cutting board with light soapy water, rinse it with hot water only and just wipe it dry with a clean dish towel. Store in a dry area.

Your cutting board should ALWAYS be handwashed

Never submerge in water or put in the dishwasher

Hand dry with a clean towel immediately after washing 

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.

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.

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.

Grain Artistry’s Board Butter is made from beeswax and high quality food grade Mineral Oil and can be purchased from our website.

1. Ensure that your cutting board is clean and dry before applying 

2. Apply a thin layer of wood butter, allow 15 minutes to soak in, then buff with a clean rag

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.