News — how to clean wooden chopping board before oiling

If you want your wooden chopping board to absorb oil evenly and last 5 to 10 years, you must clean it properly immediately before oiling: wash with mild soap, rinse, scrape, optionally deodorise with salt and lemon, then let it dry upright for at least 12 to 24 hours until completely dry to the touch. Only then should you apply food safe oil in a thin, even layer. Why cleaning matters before oiling a wooden chopping board Oiling a dirty or damp board traps moisture, food particles and odours inside the wood. This can lead to warping, raised grain and...