how do you protect this cutting board before using it for the first time?
219579
I treated this board, as I have all my earlier cutting boards, by rubbing mineral oil across and into the surface and letting it sit over night. Then every couple of weeks I rub the mineral oil once again and leave it over night. My board is beautiful and is without a doubt the best present I ever gave myself.
219580
Food grade mineral oil will do the trick. There are usually instructions with the board regarding frequency. Had mine now for quite some time and I am still as pleased with it as I was originally. But it does take up some kitchen real estate. :-)
1701870
Just covered the top with a paper towel also put one under neath.This instrument has to be the very best way to make bacon.Have used them for years.
2001624
The surface is PERFECT for food prep and serving. That said, the surface is bamboo [very pretty and nicely finished]. As we enjoy the look it has, while we *could* cut food on the surface, we prefer to use cutting boards in order to preserve the finish
1060521
1 panel make sure you have a sharp box-cutter and be careful cause they can shatter if you are cutting them.
1851231
Wait til it cools and slice with very sharp kitchen knife. Don't be tempted to slice while hot it will tear apart.
1555536
I have a butcher block on my kitchen island and don't use it for cutting directly on it and the cabinet maker told me that he used Good Stuff on it for the sealer and that's what I should use. Couldn't find it anywhere; but Amazon.com -- I was told to use very fine steel wool on it to get back to bare wood, wipe it down with a tack cloth and then use the Good stuff. Good luck!
167540
It's laminate and cannot be used as a cutting board. U could cut right into if
2085360
You care for it as with any wood board. Wipe it clean after each use and moisten with a food-grade oil, available from Amazon or most hardware stores.
1278519
Just got it a few days ago. Not sure how helpful this is, but immediately after using, I typically rinse the areas that would have come in contact with food, then dry with a towel. I suppose you could fit a damp/soapy q-tip behind the cutting blade if something got really stuck in there, then rinse lightly and dry. As someone already suggested, a small brush or even toothbrush seems like a good idea.
1685294
It is wood, therefore anything hot could possibly put a burn mark. Personally, I'd used a hot pad first. It is a great board. We use it over our sink ... looks great.
875426
Use a wide flat blade such as a painter's tool or stiff putty blade slipped under lid near a corner.. It is tight to keep ambient moisture from spoiling the unused content.
2134320
Hi Martha,A food grade mineral oil, or beeswax is sufficient. Make sure you use a no lint cloth to apply, I use a Bounty paper towel, and heat the oil for penetration. I place my container of oil in hot tap water for a few minutes to warm. Apply then let sit for 20-30 minutes before wiping off, then washing, and drying your board. Season at least once a month.
1814813
Wash the pan well with dish detergent and warm water, then dry it. Before using the pan the first time, fold a paper towel into a small square and use to apply a very thin coating of vegetable oil. That is all there is to it.
1280411
What kind of foam board? Usually a serrated knife works well for that, or scoring and breaking. I think this would just melt it and make a mess. Sorry!
1831779
I would sand off the dried mineral oil with 220 or 320 grit and wipe down the area with denatured alcohol. After that is dry I would apply several coats of a thinned out version of salad bowl finish for the top. The video contains the info. http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/how-to-make-a-butcher-block-cutting-board/Typing from my iphone. Please excuse the shortness of my reply.
312171
Use a lint free cloth and apply some, liquid,wipe new board about 3 coats , one at a time , let dry on both sides and when done throw cloth away
1838001
We do not, but the manufacture should be able to answer that question. There is a finish on the surface so I guess if you sand it first, then put "Food Grade Mineral Oil" on it, seems that you would have a cutting board.