In addition to giving your board anoccasional deep clean, you should also be oiling it every few weeks.
Here’s why it’s important to lather up your prep surface and how to do so safely.
Why oil a wooden cutting board?
Oil repels water, preventing moisture-loving bacteria and germs from settling into the grooves on your board.
When your hands get too dry, your skin may start to crack.
You want to oil your board before the cracking happens," they explain.
Oils to use.
You’ll need one that won’t go rancid once it’s exposed to air.
Like oil, it repels waterwhile forming a super-tight, protective seal.
The Sonder LA team does use it and finds it effective.
Ultimately, it’s a judgment call about what you’re comfortable bringing into your kitchen.
Note that most beeswax-based wood oils also contain mineral oil.
Most of the oils in your kitchen can’t be used on your cutting board.
