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How do I clean my humongous cutting board? - Ask MetaFilter

Then wipe it down with a damp paper towel, wipe dry with a tea towel, and follow up with some mineral oil. If something drippy spilled, then I' ...

This Cutting Board Hack Makes Cleaning Up So Easy

Lay a piece of wax paper across your cutting board. Wax paper is preferable to parchment for a few reasons. It's cheaper. It also has a coating, so it'll hold ...

How can I restore my bamboo cutting board that got wet? | Hometalk

Because cutting boards come in direct contact with food, you may want to try a natural cleanser first. If your cutting board is moldy, sprinkle ...

So how did I mess up a mineral oil cutting board finish?

I've had the same thing happen and his advice is right on. Before sanding an already oiled board you might want to try a sharp scraper first.

Cutting Boards — What's Better, Wood or Plastic? - Kitchen Knife Guru

When you cut on a wooden cutting board, the wood fibers break and leave a mark—which helps prevent the fine edges of your knives from rolling ...

Why You Shouldn't Use Glass Cutting Boards - The Kitchn

Wooden cutting boards may take a little bit more maintenance and care than the tempered glass variety, but they're way more gentle on your knives. After all, ...

White residue forming on end grain cutting board - Wood Talk Online

Could it be a mildew? Is it powdery? How was the board cared for? If they washed all the wax an oil out of it then proceeded to let it get water ...

End Grain Cutting Board | a DIY Tutorial : 9 Steps (with Pictures)

When shopping for wood for your end grain board, pay special attention to the end grain of the boards since this is what will show. Maybe you want an edge of ...

The Common Mistakes that are Ruining your Boards

Since wood is good at absorbing liquid, you should know that the more you wait, the greater the chance is for your wooden cutting board to build ...

Best Non Toxic Cutting Board for your Healthy Kitchen

Plastic: Plastic is a popular choice for cutting boards, and while it's pliable and resilient to cuts and scratches, eventually, it does scratch. The plastic ...

Cutting Board finish - oiled, then soap and water pull up fibers?

The standard for cutting boards is to oil them once a day for a week, then once a week for a month and then once a month for the rest of its' life.

Did I screw up my cutting board? - Woodnet Forums

The board will absorb A LOT of oil. Assuming the above is true, you need to SOAK the board in oil. Some people dunk/submerge it in a tub of mineral oil.

We Tested Cutting Boards—These 10 Deserve a Spot in Your Kitchen

Cutting boards do wear out after a period of time. They can warp, crack, dry out, and get deep or excessive grooves and cuts from knives. These ...

Best Wooden Cutting Boards 2024 - Forbes Vetted

To start, I considered each board's construction carefully, from the wood used to its overall size. The thicker the board, the less likely it is to warp, which ...

The 4 Best Wooden Cutting Boards of 2024, Tested & Reviewed

Acacia and teak don't dry out as quickly as hardwood, but they could still use a rub with oil now and then. And if your board is looking beat up, you can always ...

Filling in gaps on a cutting board | LumberJocks Woodworking Forum

The more you make the better you will get. Clamp up and glueing is a pain. I use my wife to assist. It gives me more time to squeeze out and ...

End Grain Cutting Board: How much oil is too much?

End grain will soak up a TON of oil. In my opinion it isn't necessary and can become harmful (splitting). Give a few good soaks as you obviously have.

Titanium Chopping Boards? - Cookware - Hungry Onion

My immediate reaction was that cutting on a metal surface would dull your knives. ... The problem is that 'titanium' in consumer goods is more a ...

Cutting boards....any you love, hate? - GardenWeb

I wash down the surface of the board with soap and water after chopping meats. Wood is actually naturally antiseptic and does not harbor germs ...

Dangerous Cutting Board Mistakes - The Joint Chiropractic

Raw meat, fish, and poultry can harbor bacteria that can make you really sick, which is why it's important to have dedicated cutting boards for meat and ...