Bamboo Cutting Board Care Mineral Oil
Food grade oil is a safe extraction of the petroleum product and you can find it cheaply at a pharmacy.
Bamboo cutting board care mineral oil. Dip a clean cloth or very fine steel wool pad into the warm mineral oil. You don t need it hot just warm enough to get into the pores of the bamboo. Restores and protects wood hydrates seals and penetrates deeply into wood to protect from water to prevent cracking and drying. Rub the oil into your board in the direction of the grain.
You can also use mineral oil. To season a cutting board with mineral oil apply a layer let it sink in and repeat a few times until the board is thoroughly water resistant. How to apply cutting board oil and board cream once your cutting board is thoroughly dry apply the oil directly onto the surface of the board. You can buy ready to use conditioners in bottles.
8 49 8 49 0 71 fl oz save more with subscribe save. A board that is treated with oil also prevents liquids from penetrating the board which is often the source of germs and bacteria. Bayes high performance food grade mineral oil wood bamboo conditioner and protectant cleans conditions and protects wood bamboo and teak cutting boards and utensils 12 oz. Get it as soon as thu may 14.
The mineral oil acts as a hydrator and a barrier for the bamboo giving it some necessary moisture while keeping excess water out. The quantity will depend on the size of the board. Oiled and spoiled protect the fibers of the bamboo board from drying with a light coating of food grade mineral oil. Use lemon juice or baking soda if your board develops any weird stains or smells.
Pure usp mineral oil highest quality white mineral oil for food contact with tamper seal unlike lower quality bulk mineral oil for non food use. Pour a generous quantity of mineral oil on the bamboo cutting board once it is absolutely dry. For reference this board is 12 15 inches and it took four tablespoons to treat the whole board. Food grade safe for use on wood and bamboo cutting boards countertops utensils salad bowls and wood products.
Again use a clean cloth to apply the mineral oil over the entire surface of the board. Be generous with the application especially if the wood is dry or you just purchased the cutting board or butcher block. Pour the oil onto your dry cutting board and rub in a circular motion like karate kid with a clean cloth. Liberally coat all surfaces including the top bottom and side.
Make sure you oil all sides of your cutting board. 4 8 out of 5 stars 339. But to make your own you can melt 1 part beeswax and combine with 4 parts mineral oil in a pot to make your own blend. Use beeswax to hydrate shine and waterproof a cutting board.