product care - cutting blocks
what you’ll need:
water
cutting board cream aka wood wax
frequency:
highly dependent on frequency of use – we recommend caring for your cutting block twice a month
the do’s:
1. rinse- ALL sides of your cutting block with mild dish soap and water - use your lint-free microfiber cloth to remove leftovers stuck to your block. allow board to completely dry. (note: we encourage you to rinse all sides to prevent one-sided wood warp)
2. hydrate- once your block is dry, apply only 2 tablespoons of your food-grade mineral oil to every inch of your block. allow at least 3 hours for your block to soak it all up!
3. seal- you’ve rinsed and you’ve hydrated. now, you want your block to retain that moisture. apply 1 tablespoon of cutting board cream/wood wax evenly to the entire block. let it overnight.
4. buff it out- make it look new. grab your dry lint-free microfiber cloth and in a circular motion polish your block until your block becomes smooth & glossy.
following each step of our above care instructions should prolong your block’s life.
with the correct care your block will last for decades.
use block only when dry.
the do not’s:
do not submerge your block in water.
do not run block through the dishwasher.
do not solely rinse and wash cutting face - rinse all sides of block, including edges.
do not allow mineral oil puddle – reminder: you only need approx. 2 tablespoons of oil to cover the block
over time:
dependent on the frequency of use, your CWWLA cutting block may show signs of wear.
wood is organic and as in nature, each piece of wood reacts differently in variables like humidity, storage settings and temperature.
important note:
if your cutting block develops cracks over time this may allow bacteria to grow. if this occurs, we recommend transforming your cutting block for another use. for some ideas on how to recycle your cutting block: https://tinyurl.com/nu2t4dw8
where to buy tools for care:
mild dish soap: https://tinyurl.com/38wa4uhu
wood oil & wax bundle: walrus oil vegetarian food-safe bundle
food-grade mineral oil: https://tinyurl.com/3uc8m8bt
cutting board cream aka wood wax: https://tinyurl.com/mryzppty
lint-free microfiber cloths: https://tinyurl.com/3ppunc7m