End grain cutting boards are by far the best option. They are very tough and unlikely to deform very easily, but more importantly their very composition is actually much better for the blade of your knife. DO NOT subject the board to significant changes in temperature, e.g. by placing it on a stove or radiator Many people look for more than just practically alone when it comes to cutting boards. They are often a style item, an accessory that helps to improve the look of a kitchen. Follow the oil manufacturer’s instructions paying particular attention to engraving and draining grooves.

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Oil it once a day for a week, once a week for a month, once a month for a year, and then once a year for the rest of your life.” Before our products leave us they are are treated with 2 coats of food safe and nut free mineral oil before leaving our workshop. The mineral oil is a wet oil and dries without the sheen of some other oils and offers a natural look, its perfect for things like chopping boards and kitchen products because it offers a non-toxic, non smelling finish which is completely food safe. It’s got that nice chunky feel with handle grooves on the underside making it easy to carry food from the kitchen worktop to your stove.For a good quality oak cutting board you can’t go far wrong with this end grain board from TPA Wood. Available with personalised engraving – any text or font, choose an image or send us your own. These are the perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries or Christmas. I’ve given my recommendations for oak cutting boards to buy below. How to wash an oak cutting board This helps to prevent anything penetrating into the wood which can cause staining, but also harbor the growth of bacteria. This food grade mineral oil from Howard Products is ideal. It’s colorless and odorless and provides extremely good resistance to any moisture penetration. It’s also very reasonably priced.

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However if you would prefer an oil a closer to hand and have no allergy towards a nut of vegetable oil feel free to use. These will offer a protective cover =, similar to the mineral oil. but may carry a slight smell. Owe would recommend olive oil or rape seed oil which are perfect for carving boards!!! Make sure to wipe the cutting board dry after washing. If the stain doesn’t come out in the first try you should wipe it down dry and then try again. Repeat until the stain is removed.Cutting boards come in a huge variety of materials. Each has slightly different properties and very different price tags. We often get asked how people can look after their beautiful oak gifts and keep them looking pristine for as long as possible. The magic is in the oiling.