How to clean and care for a wooden cutting board so you can use it forever step 1.
Treat wood cutting board.
The oil the next morning use your hands to apply a generous layer of mineral oil to the sides.
If you re worried about using chemical cleaners clean your board by.
Use a damp cloth and mild dish detergent to wipe down the board.
Use a fine sandpaper that is made for dry or wet surfaces.
How to treat your cutting board with mineral oil 1.
Wipe with a damp cloth and let dry completely before repeating with 120 grit and finally.
Place about a teaspoon of salt directly onto a cutting board.
The wash wash your cutting board with water soap is fine too including the underside and edges removing.
You can either put about a tablespoon of lemon juice on.
You can find these edible oils at drugstores as well as in products made specifically to treat cutting boards or.
I recommend a grit of at least 220 but for a buttery smooth finish on your board hand sand it with a 400 grit paper.
When you re done use another damp cloth to wipe off.
The higher the number on a piece of sandpaper the smoother the finish it will give.
Starting with 80 grit sandpaper sand the cutting board along the grain to remove deep cuts and dents.
Some people find dish detergents are harsh on wood.
Wash your cutting board with warm water and a mild liquid dish soap.