News — wood maintenance

If you want your wooden board to last 5 to 10 years, you should clean it within 5 minutes of use and oil it every 3 to 4 weeks for acacia and every 2 to 3 weeks for maple. That is the simple rule for how to maintain acacia vs maple cutting boards: acacia needs slightly less frequent oiling because it is denser and more water resistant, while maple needs a bit more regular care to stay smooth and resist stains. Acacia vs maple: what actually changes in day to day care? Both acacia and maple are hardwoods, but they...

If you want your wooden chopping board to last 5 to 10 years, a simple routine of mineral oil every 4 weeks plus board butter every 2 to 3 months is usually better than using mineral oil on its own. Mineral oil soaks deep into the wood to stop it drying out, while board butter sits closer to the surface to seal, smooth and protect. What is better for wood maintenance: board butter or mineral oil? For long term wood maintenance on chopping boards, butcher blocks and serving platters, mineral oil is the base treatment and board butter is the...