Cutting Board Maintenance
PROPER BAMBOO CUTTING BOARD MAINTENANCE
It’s no secret that wood craves moisture. That’s why food-grade mineral oil is often used with bamboo cutting trays, cheese boards, and serving platters. Before initial usage, it’s always a good idea to coat the wooden fibers with mineral oil to lubricate them and ensure optimal use.
As a general tip, we recommend reapplying oil at least once a month; this will prevent the bamboo from getting infected with germs from daily handling. We suggest applying the oil evenly over the area using a hot cotton cloth rag to ensure thorough lathering and hydration. When applying the oil, use long, sweeping strokes to apply it thoroughly and generously. When finished, let the board sit for about twenty-five minutes to dry and absorb the oil before wiping it off with a clean cloth.
Additionally, for optimum performance, it is recommended that you clean your board after each use, just like you would any other kitchen equipment. Simply wash with warm water and a little soap and set to dry (note that bamboo products are NOT dishwasher safe). Lathering in mineral oil ever so often will help it maintain its structure and natural beauty. Finally, ensure that the chemicals included in the finishing product are safe for use in food preparation.
It’s no secret that wood craves moisture. That’s why food-grade mineral oil is often used with bamboo cutting trays, cheese boards, and serving platters. Before initial usage, it’s always a good idea to coat the wooden fibers with mineral oil to lubricate them and ensure optimal use.
As a general tip, we recommend reapplying oil at least once a month; this will prevent the bamboo from getting infected with germs from daily handling. We suggest applying the oil evenly over the area using a hot cotton cloth rag to ensure thorough lathering and hydration. When applying the oil, use long, sweeping strokes to apply it thoroughly and generously. When finished, let the board sit for about twenty-five minutes to dry and absorb the oil before wiping it off with a clean cloth.
Additionally, for optimum performance, it is recommended that you clean your board after each use, just like you would any other kitchen equipment. Simply wash with warm water and a little soap and set to dry (note that bamboo products are NOT dishwasher safe). Lathering in mineral oil ever so often will help it maintain its structure and natural beauty. Finally, ensure that the chemicals included in the finishing product are safe for use in food preparation.