Board Care
Care for your 383 Wood Designs Board in 4 easy steps
1. Everyday Washing
After using your 383 Wood Designs board, handwash it with mild dish soap and water. We recommend wetting all sides of the board, to keep the moisture content evenly distributed. After washing, place your board on it’s edge to dry overnight. (We typically set our boards on a kitchen towel leaning against the back splash.)
2. Neutralize Odors
Every now and again, you may need more than dish soap to remove odors from the board. To neutralize stubborn odors, rub your board with coarse salt and half of a lemon. For stronger deodorizing, sprinkle baking soda on top of the lemon/salt mixture. Let the mixture sit for 10-20 minutes and then wipe the board with a damp cloth.
2. Condition with Food Grade Mineral Oil
Generously apply mineral oil all over your board. Be sure to add extra oil to the edges of the board. Let your board stand on its edge for a few hours or overnight. This allows the excess oil to penetrate deep into the wood. In the morning, wipe any remaining oil with a dry paper towel. You’re ready to roll!
3. Condition with Board Cream
For long-lasting protection, add a little board cream. Start by applying a small amount of cream to the board. (A little goes a long way. You can always add more later.) Use your fingers to spread the cream all over the board’s front, back and edges. The board will feel greasy during this step. That’s okay.
Stand the board on it’s edge for a few hours or overnight, allowing the cream to soak deep into the wood’s grain. Then buff the board with a dry cloth, using circular motions. By buffing you are creating a thin protective barrier on the board, while removing any excess wax from the board. You’re ready to slice, dice and serve!
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Watch & Learn
Click the video below for an in-depth tutorial “Guide to Board Care“.
