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for your cutting board 1. It is best to apply the oil slightly warm and
with a soft cloth in the direction on the grain. Warming the oil
allows it to penetrate deeper into the wood. “Season”
your board by applying mineral 2. Oil your cutting board when it looks dry, sometimes as frequently as once a week. If you allow your board to become dry it may begin to crack. 3. You can scrub and wash your cutting board with soap and water but don’t immerse it completely in water and don’t put it in the dishwasher. 4. Spraying vinegar on your cutting board with
a spray bottle is a good way to sanitize it. (The Heinz company
claims that spraying a straight five percent solution of vinegar
-- the strength you buy in the supermarket -- eliminates 99% of
bacteria.) Using bleach on a wood cutting board isn’t a good
idea because it is not as effective because the organic composition
of wood neutralizes the disinfectant quality of bleach. A thermoplastic cutting board, made of virgin high density polyethylene
resin, is virtually indestructible in terms of cracking, warping,
chipping, peeling and acid corrosion. Plastic cutting boards will
not absorb odors or moisture due to it’s molecular makeup,
therefore cleaning agents and surface residue simply rinses away.
The vast majority, if not all, independent/government institutions
agree on washing the high density polyethylene cutting board using
a hot soapy water solution and scrubbing with a brush. If your cutting
board fits in the dishwasher, this is an even a more effective/efficient
method for cleaning especially if you have a sanitizer feature equipped
on the dishwasher. |
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butcher block oil and letting it soak into the wood for 15-30 minutes.
Apply 4-6 coats before using the board.