Here are some helpful tips to keeping your cutting board looking its best.

Do not let the board sit for long periods of time while wet and do not place in a sink full of water.

This is natural wood and it will warp and/ or crack if water is allowed to soak into the board. The board conditioner will help with this.

Never wash the cutting board in the dishwasher. Do not use in the microwave or oven or use the cutting board as a hot plate.

Use the cutting board conditioner that came with your board. If the board is used as display only then condition once every 2-3 months. If the board is used regularly then condition after every couple of uses. More or less may be needed depending on how dry the board gets. For best long term care, use conditioner anytime the board is starting to look and feel dry.

Oil the board completely on all sides and edges every time. If you only do this to the top (and not bottom with the feet), the bottom will dry quicker and possibly cause the the board to warp.

Condition your board with the conditioner that came with the board or mineral oil. You can use any kind of edible oil. Oils like olive oil, vegetable, sunflower and such will eventually spoil and get rancid and therefore should NOT be used as a conditioning oil.

Do not store in direct light or in a very naturally brightly lit room as this will darken the woods rapidly and the exotics will lose their luster and color. Conditioning will help.

To clean your cutting board:

Scrub with hot soapy water without submerging, rinse and towel dry.

Let dry for a few hours in a rack or on its side standing up.

It is best to store in a perfectly flat area or standing it up on its side to prevent warping. If left lying flat it is best to have feet on the board and store the board feet side down so both sides can breathe.

Store in a naturally lit low light area.

Again, do not put it in the dishwasher.