Question:
How do I care for my new cutting board?
Answer:
1. Washing your board: Your cutting board should be washed with
dish detergent and water. You can also bleach your board if
needed. The two major "No, No's" are putting your
board in the dishwasher and soaking it in the sink. Both of
these actions put undo strain on the glue joints and they will
eventually give way. Scrubbing your board under running water
is the proper way to wash your board. 2.
Oiling your board: In order to keep the natural hardwood colors
looking vibrant, oil your board once a month with mineral
or olive oil. Pour on the oil and rub it in with a clean cloth.
It takes about 12 hours for the oil to soak in thoroughly.
3.
Buffing your board: I also recommend buffing your board periodically
with 600 grit sand paper. By doing this your board will stay
smooth to the touch. 600 grit sand paper can be found at most
hardware stores.
4.
Resurfacing your board: Now for those of you who are lucky
enough to live near Ann Arbor, Michigan, I offer one free
resurfacing. After a couple of years of heavy use bring your
cutting board to the Farmer Market on any Saturday and I will
take it back to the millshop. I will run it through our planer
and then the big drum sander, touch it up where needed and
return it to you the following Saturday looking as good as
new! This is a complimentary service. If you would like to
have it done again a few years later, I am happy to oblige
but there is a $5.00 fee.
For you folks who don't live near Ann Arbor, resurfacing your
board will be a little more labor intensive but it can be
done. Using a belt sander or by hand sanding with 80-200 grit
sandpaper will do the job. Be sure to sand in the same direction
as the wood grain.
One
last note: With proper care, my wood products will provide
many years of service. Specific care instructions are included
with each of my products.
Question:
Can I have a cutting board custom made to fit my specific
need?
Answer:
Yes, I custom design cutting boards and countertops all the
time, just let me know what length, width and thickness you
require. You can also choose what types of hardwoods you would
like to be included in your board. Call or e-mail me for a
price quote.
Question:
Is it OK to use the same cutting board for both vegetables
and meats?
Answer:
I reccommend using a seperate board for vegetables and one
for meats. There have been several studies conducted on cutting
board saftey as well as hardwood cuttingboards versus plastic.
If you are interested in reading about these, I have linked
the following site: Alaska Science Forum
Question:
Can I get my cutting board gift-wrapped?
Answer:
I offer gift-wrapping for that special someone at $4.95/package.
I am known for my gift-wrapping skills and I will make your
package charming and festive. |
