How To Maintain Your Wooden Cutting Board

May 09, 2017

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Cutting boards are an absolute must in the kitchen. However, they become a true nest of bacteria if you don’t learn how to properly disinfect and clean them. Vegetables, fruits, meat and fish are sliced ​​and chopped on your board on a regular basis which means they must be thoroughly cleaned to avoid cross contamination and microbes. Wood is considered to be a surface that develops bacteria less quickly than plastic. Nevertheless, it must be treated and washed regularly. Do you know how to clean your cutting board? Here are all the steps that will ensure you have a clean board that will look great for a long time.

1-Wash by Hand

Before using your new cutting board from NGrava for the first time, you should rub it with mineral oil or olive oil in order to create a seal that will prevent it from cracking and gathering germs. This step can be repeated approximately once a month to maintain a beautiful appearance and keep your board in good condition for longer.

It is recommended to never submerge the board in water. Clean it directly after each use with a cloth, soap and hot water. Rinse with warm water and wipe with a clean cloth right away. Store it in a dry place.

2-Desinfect and Deodorize

Your cutting board will sometimes need to be disinfection and deodorization. To do this, spray vinegar directly on the board, let it sit a few minutes and then wipe with a clean cloth. Acetic acid in vinegar is an excellent disinfectant against E. coli bacteria, salmonellosis and many other types of bacteria found in the kitchen.

3- Eliminate Stains and Odors

Sometimes stains can get in the wood of your board. To make them disappear, combine 2 tablespoons of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of salt and 3 tablespoons of hot water. This will create a non-toxic cleaning agent. Apply the paste over the entire surface of the board and remove it with a warm and damp cloth.

You can also wash the board by moistening it with lukewarm water, sprinkling it with coarse salt and rubbing it with a lemon cut in half while pressing it lightly to let the juice escape. Let stand for a few minutes and use a brush to clean the surface.

4- Restoring the Board

Wear and tear of a cutting board cannot be avoided. Throughout time the blades of the knives end up leaving several undesirable marks on the surface. What is extraordinary with a wooden board is that it can regain its beautiful original appearance. Simply sand it and apply a conditioner. We have an excellent beeswax and mineral oil conditioner recipe that will protect and improve the condition of your boards, all in a natural way! Go to our website to download the different options.

To Each His Board

Never forget to wash your cutting board between each food you want to cut. It’s also very important to not reuse it for vegetables directly after cutting meat. The board must always be clean before each use. If your wooden cutting board is outdated – or worse, you don’t have one – visit our online store to find the perfect cutting board for you. You can even get it personalized!


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