Some people find dish detergents are harsh on wood.
Treat new wooden cutting board.
Like a cast iron pan a wood or bamboo cutting board needs to be seasoned before use.
The heat and water will warp and splinter the wood and void warranties from most.
Place about a teaspoon of salt directly onto a cutting board.
Put a wet board.
To start get some food safe mineral oil or board cream.
Put the board in the dishwasher.
Use a damp cloth and mild dish detergent to wipe down the board.
Immediately dry wet areas with a clean towel.
Wash your cutting board with water soap is fine too including the underside and edges removing anything that s stuck to it with a lint free rag.
The wood will absorb water and potentially warp.
Oil your cutting board once a month or whenever it starts looking dull in places.
When you season a board you are laying down a protective coating of oil or wax that will repel water and prevent it from being absorbed by the board.
Though like anything that gets used regularly your cutting board will need regular applications to stay in tip top shape beyond oiling cutting boards can need sanding or even complete.
When you re done use another damp cloth to wipe off.
Wipe with a damp cloth and let dry completely before repeating with 120 grit and finally 220.
Most people only wash the top and that actually.
Some boards come preseasoned allowing you to skip this step but most come bare with no layer of oil.
Keep your cutting board clean by wiping it off after every use.
Any food safe mineral oil will do i use a cheap bottle of cutting board oil from ikea.
The first time you season your board you should aim to really saturate it in oil.
If you re worried about using chemical cleaners clean your board by.
Starting with 80 grit sandpaper sand the cutting board along the grain to remove deep cuts and dents.
The big box home goods stores also stock them regularly.
This will stain the wood and or excessively dry the wood.
Dunk or let the board in stand in water.
You can either put about a tablespoon of lemon juice on.
Spread the salt around with the lemon or if you use lemon juice water use a clean wash cloth making sure to get.
