Caring for wooden boards: keep them beautiful for years
Wooden serving boards, grazing boards and cutting boards are real eye-catchers on the table. With the right care, they will not only stay beautiful longer, but also remain hygienic to use. Whether you have an olive wood grazing board or a wooden bread board for everyday use, proper maintenance with oil and wax helps prevent cracks, stains or warping.
Wood is a natural material that is sensitive to moisture, heat and drying out. That’s why it’s important to always clean a wooden board by hand and never place it in the dishwasher. Too much water, high temperatures and aggressive cleaning products can permanently damage the wood.
By regularly treating your cutting board with a good wood oil or maintenance oil for cutting boards, you give the wood the nourishment it needs. An additional layer of wax provides extra protection against moisture and dirt. With the right care, your wooden board will remain strong and hygienic — ready for years of use at the table.
Caring for wooden boards: keep them beautiful for years
Wooden serving boards, grazing boards and cutting boards are real eye-catchers on the table. With the right care, they will not only stay beautiful longer, but also remain hygienic to use. Whether you have an olive wood grazing board or a wooden bread board for everyday use, proper maintenance with oil and wax helps prevent cracks, stains or warping.
Wood is a natural material that is sensitive to moisture, heat and drying out. That’s why it’s important to always clean a wooden board by hand and never place it in the dishwasher. Too much water, high temperatures and aggressive cleaning products can permanently damage the wood.
By regularly treating your cutting board with a good wood oil or maintenance oil for cutting boards, you give the wood the nourishment it needs. An additional layer of wax provides extra protection against moisture and dirt. With the right care, your wooden board will remain strong and hygienic — ready for years of use at the table.
Cleaning wooden boards
A wooden board should always be cleaned by hand. Use lukewarm water, a mild soap and a soft brush or cloth to remove food residues. Rinse the board briefly, but never leave it soaking in water. Dry it immediately after washing with a clean cloth, then place it upright so it can air-dry completely. This helps the wood keep its shape and prevents warping.
Never place a wooden cutting board or grazing board in the dishwasher. Hot water, long washing cycles and aggressive detergents can damage the wood, causing it to crack, split or warp. Cleaning by hand is not only better for the lifespan of your board, but also for its hygiene and appearance.
Once the board is completely dry, regularly nourish the wood with a food-safe oil and optionally finish it with a thin layer of wax. This helps protect the wood from moisture, stains and drying out.
Cleaning wooden boards
A wooden board should always be cleaned by hand. Use lukewarm water, a mild soap and a soft brush or cloth to remove food residues. Rinse the board briefly, but never leave it soaking in water. Dry it immediately after washing with a clean cloth, then place it upright so it can air-dry completely. This helps the wood keep its shape and prevents warping.
Never place a wooden cutting board or grazing board in the dishwasher. Hot water, long washing cycles and aggressive detergents can damage the wood, causing it to crack, split or warp. Cleaning by hand is not only better for the lifespan of your board, but also for its hygiene and appearance.
Once the board is completely dry, regularly nourish the wood with a food-safe oil and optionally finish it with a thin layer of wax. This helps protect the wood from moisture, stains and drying out.
Clean your board with a soft brush, lukewarm water and mild soap.
Let your board dry upright, with the wood grain upwards.
Never place wooden shelves in the dishwasher - this will damage the wood.
Maintain your board regularly with oil and wax for long life.
Step 1:
Clean your shelf with a soft brush, lukewarm water and mild soap. Never put wooden boards in the dishwasher - this will damage the wood.
Step 2:
Let your board dry upright, with the wood grain up.
Step 3:
Maintain your board regularly with oil and wax for long life.
Step 1:
Never place wooden shelves in the dishwasher - this will damage the wood.
Step 2:
Clean your board with a soft brush, lukewarm water and mild soapp.
Step 3:
Let your board dry upright, with the wood grain upwards.
Step 4:
Maintain your board regularly with oil and wax for long life.
Oil and Wax
A wooden board needs nourishment to stay beautiful and strong. Use a food-safe mineral oil, such as Pure Wood Oil for wood. This penetrates deeply into the wood and prevents it from drying out or absorbing odors and colors.
For extra protection, an additional treatment with wood wax, such as Pure Wood Wax, is recommended. The wax forms a water-repellent layer on the surface, reducing the chance of moisture and dirt, while keeping the nourishing oil locked into the wood.
Note: Teak, olive wood, and walnut are naturally oily woods and may release oil when damp or when maintenance oil/wax is applied, which can leave stains on the surface they are placed on. The board is not 100% waterproof and may eventually leak if used with liquids. Allow sufficient drying time and check the wood before placing it on a surface.
Oil and wax
A wooden board needs nourishment to remain beautiful and strong. Use a food-safe mineral oil, such as Pure Wood Oil for wood. This oil penetrates deep into the wood and helps prevent it from drying out or absorbing odors and colors.
For extra protection, an additional treatment with wood wax, such as Pure Wood Wax, is recommended. The wax creates a water-repellent layer on the surface, reducing the chance of moisture and dirt penetrating the wood and helping the nourishing oil remain in the wood longer.
Please note: Teak, olive wood and walnut are naturally oil-rich types of wood and may leave stains on the surface they are placed on when wiped with a damp cloth or when treated with maintenance oil or wax. The board is not 100% waterproof and may eventually leak when used with liquids. Allow sufficient drying time and always check the wood before placing it on a surface.
Oil and wax
A wooden board needs nourishment to remain beautiful and strong. Use a food-safe mineral oil, such as Pure Wood Oil for wood. This oil penetrates deep into the wood and helps prevent it from drying out or absorbing odors and colors.
For extra protection, an additional treatment with wood wax, such as Pure Wood Wax, is recommended. The wax creates a water-repellent layer on the surface, reducing the chance of moisture and dirt penetrating the wood and helping the nourishing oil remain in the wood longer.
Please note: Teak, olive wood and walnut are naturally oil-rich types of wood and may leave stains on the surface they are placed on when wiped with a damp cloth or when treated with maintenance oil or wax. The board is not 100% waterproof and may eventually leak when used with liquids. Allow sufficient drying time and always check the wood before placing it on a surface.
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Give your wooden kitchenware the best care. Our oil and wax will keep your wood protected, radiant and in top condition. Indispensable for any wooden product!
Give your wooden kitchenware the best care. Our oil and wax will keep your wood protected, radiant and in top condition. Indispensable for any wooden product!
