A thick, maple wood chopping board with carved handles is prominently placed on a rustic wooden countertop in a bright kitchen. The image highlights the board's sturdy construction and the warm, natural aesthetic of kitchen essentials.

How to Clean and Maintain Your Wooden Chopping Board

Discover the best way to maintain and care for your wooden chopping board with our expert tips. Learn how to clean a wooden chopping board using mineral oil and beeswax to preserve its quality and functionality. Regular cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure your board lasts for years, making every meal preparation a breeze. Our specially formulated board butter is ideal for sealing and conditioning your board, providing the ultimate care solution. Learn how to clean a wooden chopping board effectively and keep it in pristine condition with Coopers' Wood Products.

Cleaning Your Board

A quick scrubbing with warm soapy water then dry it off with a towel and stand on its edge to allow airflow around it. Never place it flat on a surface to dry as this will invite warpage.

To remove garlic and onion smells from the board just use either lemon or vinegar leave for a few minutes then rinse.

Maintaining Your Board

Making sure your board is dry then we would suggest using mineral oil for chopping boards. Regular application all over will ensure the wood is kept conditioned. To finish we use beeswax to seal the oil in.

Remember these Don'ts

As with any natural product, your board needs looking after. It will age, mature and show signs of use just as any other product does.
Don't Submerse in water for a prolonged period of time.
Use in a dishwasher is a NO
Clean with bleach or other cleaning chemicals.
Don't treat the board with alcohol (that's for you!)
Don't treat the board with NUT or SEED oils or any vegetable oils. This will cause a rancid smell.