Cutting Board Care
Clean it.
Cleaning your cutting board, butcher block, or charcuterie board is one of the most important steps to the health of your piece. Wilson Woodworks products can be cleaned with dish soap and water. DO NOT SOAK the cutting board. DO NOT PUT CUTTING BOARD IN DISHWASHER.
Prep it.
Prepping your cutting board after washing it is probably the most important step for the longevity of the cutting board. This commonly over looked portion of cutting board care is simple and easy. After washing and drying your cutting board, you should apply wax or oil.
Oil it.
Oiling your cutting board is the most common way to care for your cutting board. Wilson Woodworks prides itself on providing the best cutting board oil on the market.
Items required for oiling: clean cutting board, clean rag, Wilson Woodworks Superior Cutting Board Oil
Pour a small pool of oil on the one side of the cutting board.
Rub in the oil with the clean rag using a circular motion.
Turn cutting board over and pour a small pool of oil on the back side.
Rub in oil with a circular motion using a clean cloth.
Prop up your fully prepped cutting board with a rag underneath and allow the cutting board to dry.
Wax it.
Waxing is a more advanced method of cutting board care and should be used in conjunction with oiling your cutting board. Wilson Woodworks Premium Blend Cutting Board Wax is made from only 100% food safe ingredients.
There are 2 methods to waxing: Cold Waxing and Hot Waxing. The only difference is whether the wax is applied in a melted state or in a semi solid state.
Items required for waxing: clean cutting board, clean rag, microwave safe container, Wilson Woodworks Premium Blend Cutting Board Wax
Put a dollop of wax into the microwave safe container.
Microwave wax till it has melted. Due to the blend you may have some minor chunks that don't melt. This is okay.
Apply in a circular motion with the clean rag while the wax is still hot.
Wax the edges of the cutting board.
Repeat the waxing process for the back of the cutting board.
Allow the wax to set up. it should look something like this. This can take 5-30 minutes depending on the room temperature.
Buff the wax off the cutting board till it no longer feels waxy. Once buffed it should feel like butter.
Display or use your cutting board when done.
