Cutting Board Care

Since cutting boards are made of wood, there are some things that you should do, and most definitely not do, to ensure that the board lasts.

Keep it dry. After you're done using it, wipe it off with a damp rag and allow to air dry. The best way to store your cutting board is on an edge, but it can be left flat, as the rubber feet ensure that there's good airflow around the bottom of the board.
Oil it once a month. Using food-grade mineral oil, place a small amount on each surface of the cutting board and use a paper towel to spread it around. Make sure that you oil both sides of the board; failure to do this may cause the board to warp.
Occasionally treat the board with an oil/wax mixture. As part of finishing, the cutting board is soaked in mineral oil, and, once dry, is coated with a mixture of 4 parts mineral oil and 1 part beeswax. You can either apply this mixture cold (it will be stiff, like butter), or you can gently warm it in the microwave. Rub it into the board, let it sit for a while, and then wipe off the excess. This will seal the board, and help keep it looking great!
If you need to wash the board, use a dilute mixture of soap and water on a dish cloth. Make sure you get all the soap off the board! Wipe dry, and stand it on edge to make sure both the top and bottom dry equally.

Soak the board in water. This may cause the board to swell and crack.
Place the board in the dishwasher. Under no circumstance should you place a wooden kitchen implement (this includes knives!) in your dishwasher. Dishwasher detergent is extremely hard on wood, and will damage it.
Place extremely hot items on the board. This may not only burn the board, but it may cause the board to warp.
Place the board in a microwave or oven. Wood is flammable!
Use edible oils such as olive or sunflower oil to treat the board. Oils such as these will go rancid, and lend a bad flavour to foods. Use high-quality mineral oil only!

If you have any questions or concerns about your cutting board, please feel free to contact us!

Dealing with Problems...

Should your cutting board warp, you can take the following action:

On the concave side of the cutting board (curve up!), liberally apply a even coating of mineral oil, and allow it to soak in.
Let the board sit over night, and inspect the board. If the board is still warped, apply another coat of oil to the concave side. Repeat until the warp goes away. It may take several applications of oil to straighten the board.

Cutting board rough?

Since the cutting board is made of wood, you can easily sand it. Depending on how rough the cutting board is, you can start at 120 grit sandpaper, and work your way up through the grits to 220.
Because the cutting board is an end-grain cutting board, hand sanding can take a long time. It's therefore recommended to use a power sander, such as a random-orbit or cut-sheet sander. Take your time, and make sure scratches are removed before moving on to the next grit.
once you've sanded the board to 220 grit, treat the surface at least twice over the span of 6-8 hours with a liberal coating of mineral oil. It's also recommended that you coat the board with a mineral oil / beeswax mixture to seal the board.

You can download a PDF of the above instructions here.