5 mistakes when handling your end grain cutting board

A end grain Cutting board Like all wood, it does not like excessive, constant moisture. This means that when working with the board or when cleaning it, you should never allow the board to come into contact with too much moisture for a long time. For example, if you cut tomatoes on it, there will be a lot of moisture on the board. Before you eat your tomato salad, wash your board and dry it. Or when cleaning it, you should not put it in a full sink. Instead, clean it under running water or with a damp sponge. Then dry it well. 

If you only use your cutting board on one side and without any ventilation underneath, it will warp. As soon as wood only gets air on one side of the surface, it also only absorbs the humidity into the board on one side. This causes the cutting board to work unevenly and warp. Therefore, either always use both sides alternately, always wipe both sides when washing one side and ideally Cutting board feet or even better the Multistopper Then you always have the same airflow from both sides and the board stays straight. 

A wooden board without occasional care will not look nice over time and will also crack. The oil provides the necessary protection against too much water penetrating. Oil settles in the open pores and hardens. It thus serves as a protective shield against moisture. However, during normal work with a cutting board, this oil layer is damaged and worn away. Therefore, you should sand it down lightly and re-oil it every now and then. For this purpose, we have our Cutting board care set which includes all important accessories. 

Cleaning is important, but we don't have to overdo it. If you're just cutting a zucchini or a piece of bread on your cutting board, it's enough to wipe it with a light, damp cloth. In production, we pay attention to a high-quality surface. Any detergent or other harsh agent will damage the surface and then require further care. Therefore, less is more, or only as much cleaning as necessary and as little as possible. If you've prepared raw meat on it, use running lukewarm water and a little mild detergent, that should be enough to remove all germs. After cleaning, it's very important to dry it completely. 

You don't want to believe it, but it happens. Cutting boards have no place in the dishwasher. Especially not if they are glued. The heat and the water over time ensure that almost every glue joint opens up and the board completely warps. In addition, the oil is completely washed out of the pores and the wood soaks up water. A complete disaster. Only boards made from one piece of wood could possibly go in the dishwasher. But even these no longer look good and are bent. Therefore, it is better to wash them by hand, then you will enjoy your Cutting board.