Have watched quite a few of these for my boards tonight...none of the videos have been as simple, to the point, effective and informative as this one. Good job.
But the explanation isn't correct. The reason why you let it stand upright is so that you get a good circulation of air all around the block for an even drying. If you lay it down, one side dries first and that can cause the block to warp.
Excellent presentation, with all steps clearly explained and demonstrated, and without any insufferable off-track attempts at humor or ego. Wish all how-to videos were like this one.
Have just bought a wooden cutting board and I'm very thankful to you and your video because the instructions on the board said to season it with cooking oil. Thanks again
I've just gotten my first large wood cutting board. This video was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for your time in making and sharing this easy to follow, and direct, video! Just perfect!!!!
great video, really appreciated it ill be getting a bag of lemons today and i just ordered a bottle of proper cutting board mineral oil, preventative maintenance is definitely cheaper than buying new stuff all the time, a definite money saver
Clear and concise video. This is about the same technique I use except for the lemon and baking soda, which I will try the next time I oil my cutting boards. I like to use a brush to apply the oil in a thick coating before wiping it down and returning it to service 24 hours later.
thanks for this. I do have a collection of wooden kitchenwares which I bought a couple of years ago. I wipe them with mineral oil or any cooking oil to protect and make them look brand new.
Just a quick easy tip: heating the mineral oil first (in the microwave or whatever) helps it absorb better into the board. Heat it until it's watery. As well, it's not a problem adding extra mineral oil. The board is only going to absorb what it is capable of. After a few hours, or even better overnight, whatever is still on the board can simply be wiped away and then buffed off. It might use a little extra mineral oil (mineral oil is pretty dirt cheap), but ensures the board is absorbing as much as it possibly can. Target sells USP certified pharmaceutical grade mineral oil for a very low price.
I see now why all my cutting boards split and warped. I still do have a fear of getting it split. What type of wood would you recommend me getting for next cutting board?
Brava Joyce. Will try the lemon baking soda combo. In general one thing I do not like of baking soda is that it dries out my skin so much, would recommend for people to use gloves with baking soda.
I bought a BHE teak cutting board. I followed a video that said to put two coats of mineral oil (drying 24 hrs between each ciat) then a third coat that was mineral oil mixed with melted bees wax. I use one side for beggies anthe side with juice channel for meats. If I use it for a month then do the lemon juice baking soda deep clean do I need to do the mineral oil bees wax coat afterwards?
Clean in a sweeping motion in the direction of the grain...back and forth, not in circles. Same process/motion for oiling with "food grade mineral oil".
How often should i clean my wooden chopping board with lemon and baking soda? Like once a week or twice a week? It's our first time using a wooden board. Thank you..
Thank you so much for this video, Joyce! I have one question, I am shopping for a Boos maple board(funny how yours is!). When it first arrives is there anything special to do before first use? Thank much in advance. Oh, what size is your board?
"Sanitize your cutting board by wiping all surfaces down with mild dish soap and water. Dry thoroughly. DO NOT wash your wood cutting board with harsh detergents of any type. DO NOT wash your butcher's tools on your cutting board surface. DO NOT put Boos Block® wood cutting boards into dishwasher."
So, you combined citric acid and sodium bicarbonate > water + co2 + trisodium citrate... i don't see how this would make for a good cleaning. I would imagine using either a lemon or baking soda alone wouldve been sufficient
No need to do it for a brand new board as it should come sealed already. Once you use it for awhile and notices that the surfaces are getting dull you can do this process!!
1:46 untrue. The rest of this video and its production are all bang-on great but there's no point wasting money. Other oils have been used all across the world for thousands of years before the mass production of rare/labour-intensive items like mineral oil. Similar to how bacteria are essentially "absorbed" into the fibre membranes of a wooden chopping board, leaving them unable to access oxygen, killing them; oil used for maintenance is also "absorbed" replacing the natural degradation of oils already in the wood. It can simply be a case of using too much oil. A tablespoon of high-density oil or fat spread over the surface is absolutely fine. Coconut, walnut, lard etc all work wonders.
Any decent woodworker, the people who make these boards, will tell you to use mineral oil for exactly the reason she gives. As for cost, mineral oil is inexpensive, maybe about four of five dollars for the size bottle she uses.
Sorry, but mineral oil is the better choice. Grapeseed oil is fantastic for seasoning a carbon steel or cast iron pan, but it is a vegetable based oil and as such has the potential to go rancid. A food grade mineral oil, or an even more highly refined pharmaceutical grade (USP or NSF) mineral oil is better.
Actually wood cutting boards (particularly end grain) have been found to be more sanitary than plastic. Plastic cutting boards get scratches in them that can harbor microorganisms on the surface of these cuts. Wooden fibers have been found to pull bacteria off of the surface of the board and into the pores themselves through capillary action. Many species of wood also have antibacterial properties, while plastic has none. Of course if you are that concerned about it get a glass cutting board as it's non porous and easier to maintain. Glass cutting boards dull knifes much quicker though.
@@Billy-rz1jg wow Billy I had assumed that since "wood" is a poris material ( the cutting boards)that it would harbor bacteria as well. Yeah I knew plastic boards are the worst for bacterial growth. Thank's to you; I'll invest in a new/good cutting board. Thank's for the info! :)
@@sandyvanperson6637 You're welcome! The theory around e coli and salmonella comes from a very outdated study and PSA's put out by the FDA. They have since changed their stance based on newer research. Of course any surface including wood can be contaminated easily if it's not regularly and correctly cleaned but wood is much safer/cleaner than we used to think.
@@Billy-rz1jg Yeah "old thinkin" That's what I grew up thinking. Like I said Billy I thank you again; thing's do change over time and I've always shied away from a wooden board because of that belief. So; thanks again.
Have watched quite a few of these for my boards tonight...none of the videos have been as simple, to the point, effective and informative as this one. Good job.
Thank you!! Cleaning your board shouldn't be complicated :)
When life gives you lemons, clean your cutting board.
Yes true!
I heard you were supposed to let it dry upright, but you were the only one who explained why. Thanks!
But the explanation isn't correct. The reason why you let it stand upright is so that you get a good circulation of air all around the block for an even drying. If you lay it down, one side dries first and that can cause the block to warp.
Excellent presentation, with all steps clearly explained and demonstrated, and without any insufferable off-track attempts at humor or ego. Wish all how-to videos were like this one.
Thank you Kate! Appreciate it!
Really great and informative video! It's my first time buying a more expensive cutting board and I don't want to ruin it.
Good luck with your board! I am sure you will take great care of it!
Have just bought a wooden cutting board and I'm very thankful to you and your video because the instructions on the board said to season it with cooking oil. Thanks again
I've just gotten my first large wood cutting board. This video was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for your time in making and sharing this easy to follow, and direct, video! Just perfect!!!!
great video, really appreciated it ill be getting a bag of lemons today and i just ordered a bottle of proper cutting board mineral oil, preventative maintenance is definitely cheaper than buying new stuff all the time, a definite money saver
Thank you for clear, uncomplicated directions.
Short and straight to the point. Thanks! ❤️
Thank YOU for watching!
Clear and concise video. This is about the same technique I use except for the lemon and baking soda, which I will try the next time I oil my cutting boards. I like to use a brush to apply the oil in a thick coating before wiping it down and returning it to service 24 hours later.
Wow thanks for this clear tutorial! Much better than the instructions that came with my mineral oil bottle.
Thank you!! Enjoy your board!
thank you ! very nice instructions ! good job ! the video producer did a good job too !
just got my acacia cuuting board and thank you for this video very informative
Nice and simple instructions. Thanks for uploading
thanks for this. I do have a collection of wooden kitchenwares which I bought a couple of years ago. I wipe them with mineral oil or any cooking oil to protect and make them look brand new.
No problem!! Glad you found it useful!
Just a quick easy tip: heating the mineral oil first (in the microwave or whatever) helps it absorb better into the board. Heat it until it's watery.
As well, it's not a problem adding extra mineral oil. The board is only going to absorb what it is capable of. After a few hours, or even better overnight, whatever is still on the board can simply be wiped away and then buffed off.
It might use a little extra mineral oil (mineral oil is pretty dirt cheap), but ensures the board is absorbing as much as it possibly can.
Target sells USP certified pharmaceutical grade mineral oil for a very low price.
Oh my gosh ! 😮
This is such great information. 💙
I've watched a few videos where people are instructing to use olive oil.
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You should probably tell people to make sure they use food grade mineral oil.
I was starting to feel odd, until I've read your words... now I feel safe again to carry on w/ my board project
Liked the cleaning method. Thank you
You're the best, Thank you now my new chopping board will last a long time. Question if I don't have baking soda can I use salt as a substitute?
thanks so much!! you can definitely use salt to scrub it clean. Try to use coarse salt!
Thank you for this helpful video.
Me watching this after coating mine with olive oil: 👁👄👁
Are you still alive from doing this? Hope so
@@michaelvoorhees5978 I only did it once when it was brand new lol
LOL I did the same thing
Im doing it with vegetables oil💀
I see now why all my cutting boards split and warped. I still do have a fear of getting it split. What type of wood would you recommend me getting for next cutting board?
Brava Joyce. Will try the lemon baking soda combo. In general one thing I do not like of baking soda is that it dries out my skin so much, would recommend for people to use gloves with baking soda.
Good job and nothing fancy!
Thank you Joyce!
I bought a BHE teak cutting board. I followed a video that said to put two coats of mineral oil (drying 24 hrs between each ciat) then a third coat that was mineral oil mixed with melted bees wax. I use one side for beggies anthe side with juice channel for meats. If I use it for a month then do the lemon juice baking soda deep clean do I need to do the mineral oil bees wax coat afterwards?
👍🏻👍🏻 thank you!
Thank you for sharing.
Clean in a sweeping motion in the direction of the grain...back and forth, not in circles. Same process/motion for oiling with "food grade mineral oil".
Joyce what size is the cutting board that you got from Boo’s and type of wood?
Do you wash the board before using it for the first time after oiling?
How often should i clean my wooden chopping board with lemon and baking soda? Like once a week or twice a week? It's our first time using a wooden board. Thank you..
Thank you very much.
Do you clean bamboo boards this way as well?
Perfect! Straight to the point. 🙌🏽 Thank you for sharing this valuable tip!
S PRITCHETT so glad you enjoyed it!!
Very straight to the point. Thank you for that. All the other videos are 8-10 minutes of filler.
Nicely done video. How long do we dry it before oiling it? Any way to check if it has dried enough?
Depends on where you are drying it! Generally, the board becomes lighter in colour once it dries and will absorb the oil.
Any alternates for mineral oil
This is great I just bought a wood cutting board and the instructions said to oil it but not how to do it.
Fantastic!! hope you have been using this technique!
How often should I do this?
How often should I oil the board?
what is the alternative way if you dont have a mineral oil?
Thank you so much for this video, Joyce! I have one question, I am shopping for a Boos maple board(funny how yours is!). When it first arrives is there anything special to do before first use? Thank much in advance. Oh, what size is your board?
You can just simply wash your new board with some warm soapy water and get started on using it. My board is approx 14"x16"
Can you use peppermint oil? We don't get mineral oil here :(
I clicked on this video because of the channel name. Clever 🙂
Which oil to use? Almond oil is fine?
How often do we do this....
Nice, but how do we clean the board right after we cut things on it? Soap and water?
"Sanitize your cutting board by wiping all surfaces down with mild dish soap and water. Dry thoroughly. DO NOT wash your wood cutting board with harsh detergents of any type. DO NOT wash your butcher's tools on your cutting board surface. DO NOT put Boos Block® wood cutting boards into dishwasher."
How often is it recommended to repeat this process? I am trying to remove odor from other food, such as onions and raw meat
Can you let me know name or type of oil
How often do you go through this process?
Brandon L at least once a month. If you use your board a lot you might have to do it more
How often do you have to go through this process? Is it the same for endgrain boards?
Once a month is typical
Thank you
Smoked Eel you are very welcome!
When you mix baking soda and an acid, they neutralize each other and lose their cleaning properties.
Much easier than most ways folks do this...simpler the better..to expensive to buy specialty oil's and wax's when this does just fine..
Hello, can i use beeswax?
Do you know if baking soda is better than salt? Everybody else is using salt instead, I am curious why you choose baking soda instead.
Make sure you use food-grade mineral oil.
Can I use Coconut oil instead of Mineral oil ?
Mineral oil isn't safe, use fractioned coconut oil instead
Anyone can help.. can i use palm oil?
You don't wax your board?
What about a linseed oil
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A litle bit of baking soda = pour on half a box
hahah my kind of perception of quantities too. bring on the baking sodaaa
So, you combined citric acid and sodium bicarbonate > water + co2 + trisodium citrate... i don't see how this would make for a good cleaning. I would imagine using either a lemon or baking soda alone wouldve been sufficient
Do you need to oil a new board?
No need to do it for a brand new board as it should come sealed already. Once you use it for awhile and notices that the surfaces are getting dull you can do this process!!
@@joyceofcooking Thank you! Great video BTW!
Is it wise to buy a cutting board from a thrift store?
Hi Amy, as long as the cutting board from the thrift store is in good condition then there is no issues with that!
@@joyceofcooking thank you
What if you don't have lemons? What can be used instead?
At some point life will give you lemons. I think white vinegar should be fine.
@@twizack22 😂 All we get are lemons in life. Thank you!
1:46 untrue. The rest of this video and its production are all bang-on great but there's no point wasting money.
Other oils have been used all across the world for thousands of years before the mass production of rare/labour-intensive items like mineral oil.
Similar to how bacteria are essentially "absorbed" into the fibre membranes of a wooden chopping board, leaving them unable to access oxygen, killing them; oil used for maintenance is also "absorbed" replacing the natural degradation of oils already in the wood.
It can simply be a case of using too much oil.
A tablespoon of high-density oil or fat spread over the surface is absolutely fine. Coconut, walnut, lard etc all work wonders.
Any decent woodworker, the people who make these boards, will tell you to use mineral oil for exactly the reason she gives. As for cost, mineral oil is inexpensive, maybe about four of five dollars for the size bottle she uses.
Mineral oil is not for food!
very accurate plans for something like that I found on stodoys.
Awesome! Thanks for checking the video out!
@@joyceofcooking Good channel. I'm going to subscribe ;)
I prefer to build with woodprix.
Why don’t you use cooking oil?
Gy Giang , great question. Cooking oils will get rancid after putting it on the board which will leave the board with a bad smell and taste.
I know you can find solutions to this problem in the Stodoys plans.
This time I will use Woodglut plans for this.
I prefer to build with Woodglut plans.
baking soda, what can it not do? Except cure my depression.
Me watching this after using a quarter bottle of olive oil on my masterpiece I just made😂
Don’t use mineral oil. Use grapeseed oil
Sorry, but mineral oil is the better choice.
Grapeseed oil is fantastic for seasoning a carbon steel or cast iron pan, but it is a vegetable based oil and as such has the potential to go rancid.
A food grade mineral oil, or an even more highly refined pharmaceutical grade (USP or NSF) mineral oil is better.
You're not cleaning anything
Sell AMA nella or EColi on wood. UNSANITARY ! HELL NO
Actually wood cutting boards (particularly end grain) have been found to be more sanitary than plastic. Plastic cutting boards get scratches in them that can harbor microorganisms on the surface of these cuts. Wooden fibers have been found to pull bacteria off of the surface of the board and into the pores themselves through capillary action. Many species of wood also have antibacterial properties, while plastic has none. Of course if you are that concerned about it get a glass cutting board as it's non porous and easier to maintain. Glass cutting boards dull knifes much quicker though.
@@Billy-rz1jg wow Billy I had assumed that since "wood" is a poris material ( the cutting boards)that it would harbor bacteria as well. Yeah I knew plastic boards are the worst for bacterial growth. Thank's to you; I'll invest in a new/good cutting board.
Thank's for the info! :)
@@sandyvanperson6637 You're welcome! The theory around e coli and salmonella comes from a very outdated study and PSA's put out by the FDA. They have since changed their stance based on newer research. Of course any surface including wood can be contaminated easily if it's not regularly and correctly cleaned but wood is much safer/cleaner than we used to think.
@@Billy-rz1jg Yeah "old thinkin" That's what I grew up thinking. Like I said Billy I thank you again; thing's do change over time and I've always shied away from a wooden board because of that belief. So; thanks again.
I'm really sure you can build it yourself. I did this 2 weeks ago thanks to the woodglut plans.