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> Do not wash the cutting board in the dishwasher. Do not use in the microwave or oven or use as a hot plate.
> Do not let the board sit long while wet and do not place in a sink full of water. It is recommended to dry on a cutting board stand
> This is natural wood and it will warp and/ or crack if water is allowed to soak into the board. A board conditioner will help with this.
> I love and use Odie's Oil. You can also use any Cutting Board Conditioner and or food grade mineral oil. I recommend conditioning the board once every 2-3 months. If the board is used regularly then condition after every couple of uses. For best long term care, use conditioner anytime the board is starting to look and feel dry.
> Oil the board completely on all sides and edges every time. Constant one-sided application will let the dry side breathe more than the conditioned side. This can cause warping.
> YouTube video on just how simple it is! https://youtube.com/shorts/BkB8HrkAh5M?feature=shares
> Do not use edible type oils for conditioner (olive oil, vegetable, sunflower etc.) as they spoil and get rancid.
> UV light will darken all woods. For example, Padauk, Purple Heart will turn them brown. Do not store in direct light or in a very naturally lit room as this will darken the woods rapidly and the exotics will lose their luster and color.
> To clean, scrub with hot soapy water without submerging, rinse and towel dry. An addtional option is to:
- Place a cup of baking powder onto the board, and then pour a cup of white vinegar over the entire board.
- Allow it to sit for a few minutes, and then give it a good rinse. This should remove any stains as well.
> Let dry for a few hours in a rack or on its side standing up.
> It is best to store on a perfectly flat area or on its side by using a cutting board stand.