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Board Care
- – Your cutting board should be washed by hand. Sliced bread can be wiped off, but moist, sticky, or pungent foods (which are most of them) require washing and rinsing.
- – Your cutting board should be washed with liquid dish soap.
- – Dry your clean cutting board by wiping it dry and letting it air-dry.
- – It is not a good idea to soak a cutting board. Submerge it in water only for a few seconds. It is possible for the board to warp as a result of soaking.
- – Don’t put wooden cutting boards in the dishwasher. The excessive heat and harsh chemicals of the dish detergent will cause the wood to dry out, warp, and/or crack.
- – Keep your cutting board clean by using gentle, non-abrasive cleaners.
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Here are a few more tips for caring for your cutting board.
– Use a sponge or dishcloth to wipe the board’s surface frequently as you
prepare it. As a result, cleanup will be easier when everything is done.
– When you’re done using your cutting board, wash it as soon as possible. The wood is sealed to prevent liquids, food residue, and odors from penetrating it. Ever sliced an apple only to discover locked-in garlic from the soup you made the day before ruined it? It is important to wipe the board frequently as you use it to prevent this from happening.
- – Make sure that your cutting board is sanitized after preparing raw meat. Alternatively, you can use a solution of 1 1/2 teaspoon bleach in 4 cups of water or straight-up white vinegar.
How to oil your wood cutting board.
You Will Need:
– A cutting board that is clean, dry, and odor-free.
– Mineral oil or board cream is recommended.
– You can use an old t-shirt or wool socks as a rag.
Fill the center of the board with mineral oil, about a quarter’s diameter. It may seem like a lot, but oil can be absorbed by it very quickly.
Rub it in: Use the rag to rub the oil in small, circular motions. This should be done both on the sides and on the ends of the board. Ensure the oil permeates all crevices. In case more oil is needed, keep adding it. Let the board absorb the oil overnight by propping it on its side.
Clean, lint-free, and dry rags are a must when using board cream.
In circular motions, apply the cream to the wood grain. Buff the wood to a shine with another rag.
The now-saturated rag can be used to oil wooden utensils if desired. If you do not want to use the rag for dusting or polishing furniture, then throw it away.