Do’s and Dont’s

• Do not let the board sit long 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 boards, cheese slicers, serving trays, or other hardwood products in the dishwasher. Do not use in the microwave or oven or use as a hot plate.

• Use Cutting Board Conditioner. (You can find these at a local hardware store or on our site.) 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. Constant one-sided application will let the dry side breathe more than the conditioned side. This can cause warping.

• Do not use edible type oils for conditioner (olive oil, vegetable, sunflower etc.) as they spoil and get rancid.

• UV light will darken all woods. It will also pull the red and purple out of the exotics and turn them brown. Do not store in direct light or in a very naturally lit room as this will darken the woods rapidly and the exotics will lose their luster and color.

• To clean, 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 so both sides can breathe.

• Store in a low light area.

• Disinfect a board by spraying 3% hydrogen peroxide directly onto the board or a solution of 25% white vinegar and 75% water. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before wiping or rinsing clean. This oxidizes bacteria and kills germs on contact.

• Deodorize the board by sprinkling coarse salt, then use a halved lemon to scrub the salt into the wood. The acidic lemon juice and abrasive salt work together to naturally sanitize and lift stains or lingering odors. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about the Wood Care Instructions, You can contact us:

• By email: backcountrywooddesign@gmail.com