Personalized Wooden Cutting Board Made in France

To ensure the longevity and hygiene of your wooden cutting board, regular maintenance is essential. Here are a few practical tips on how to care for your wooden cutting board:

Daily cleaning

1. Cleaning by hand: After each use, clean your cutting board by hand with lukewarm water and mild soap. Avoid immersing it in water or putting it in the dishwasher, as this can cause cracks and deformation.

2. Gentle brushing: Use a soft bristle brush or non-abrasive sponge to remove food residues. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.

3. Drying: Dry your board immediately with a clean cloth and let it rest vertically to ensure that it dries completely on both sides.

Disinfection

1. White vinegar: To disinfect your board, use white vinegar. Pour a little vinegar onto the surface and leave for a few minutes, then rinse with clean water and dry.

2. Lemon and salt: Sprinkle salt on the board, then rub with half a lemon using gentle pressure. Lemon acts as a natural disinfectant and helps eliminate odors. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Regular oiling of a wooden cutting board is essential to maintain its quality, prevent cracking and extend its life. Here are some recommended oil options for maintaining your wooden cutting board:

• Edible Mineral Oil
• Boiled Linseed Oil (Certified Food Grade)
• Blend of Beeswax and Mineral Oil

How do I use it?

1. Slightly heat the oil until liquid.
2. Apply the oil to the board with a clean cloth.
3. Leave the oil to penetrate for a few hours.
4. Wipe off any excess before reusing the board.

Basic cleaning after each use:

1. Washing: Rinse the cutting board in hot water to remove food residues.
2. Soap: Apply mild soap to the board.
3. Brush/sponge: Use a soft-bristled brush or non-abrasive sponge to scrub the surface.
4. Rinsing: Rinse thoroughly with hot water to remove any soap residue.
5. Drying: Dry the board immediately with a clean cloth to avoid water absorption and mold growth.

Over time and with use, wooden cutting boards can become stained and dull. To give them a fresh, whitened look, follow these simple but effective steps:

Steps for Whitening a Cutting Board

1. Initial cleaning

Basic cleaning:

1. Wash the board with lukewarm water and mild soap.
2. Use a soft-bristled brush or non-abrasive sponge to remove food residues.
3. Rinse well and dry with a clean cloth.

2. Using Lemon and Salt

For stain removal and deodorization:

1. Cut a lemon in half.
2. Sprinkle sea salt or coarse salt generously over the surface of the board.
3. Rub the chopped lemon over the salt, exerting gentle pressure so that the lemon juice mixes with the salt to create a paste.
4. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Rinse with warm water and dry well.

3. White Vinegar and Baking Soda

For additional disinfection and bleaching:

1. Sprinkle baking soda over the board.
2. Spray or pour white vinegar over the baking soda. An effervescent reaction will occur, helping to dislodge stains and disinfect the board.
3. Leave for a few minutes.
4. Use a soft bristle brush to scrub the surface.
5. Rinse with warm water and dry well.

4. Hydrogen peroxide

For deep whitening:

1. Apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide (3%) to a clean cloth.
2. Gently rub the surface of the board with the soaked cloth.
3. Leave for about 5 minutes.
4. Rinse with warm water and dry well.

Wooden cutting boards can sometimes retain stubborn odors, especially after cutting foods such as onions, garlic or fish. Here are several effective ways to eliminate these odors and keep your board fresh and hygienic.

1. Lemon and salt

To neutralize and deodorize:

1. Cut a lemon in half.
2. Sprinkle sea salt or coarse salt generously over the surface of the board.
3. Rub the surface with the lemon, exerting gentle pressure so that the lemon juice and salt mix.
4. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Rinse well with lukewarm water and dry with a clean cloth.

2. White vinegar

To disinfect and neutralize odors:

1. Mix equal parts white vinegar and water.
2. Use a clean cloth or sponge to apply the solution to the surface of the board.
3. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Rinse well with lukewarm water and dry with a clean cloth.