We offer refinishing services on all our boards, and would be happy to help restore it. While we don't recommend doing this yourself without previous experience, the board restoration process involves a good amount of sanding through the various grits (ranging from 80-220), an oil bath, and a dose of wax

There’s no one schedule for oiling boards, much like there is no one schedule for watering plants—it depends on the environment in which you’re storing the board, the type of wood, and how frequently you’re using it. For regular usage, once a month is a good place to start, but there’s no harm in oiling your board whenever it looks thirsty. How can you tell? If you sprinkle a few drops of water on the board with your fingertips, it will bead up when the wood is sufficiently oiled (just like a waxed car). If the water disperses or soaks into the wood, your board needs more oil

It's just a cutting board, right? what could be so hard? It might seem silly to think that so much thought and effort goes into taking care of your cutting. But, done properly, following a proper board care routine will easily extend the life of your cutting board WASHING: Wash your cutting board with water (soap is fine too), including the underside and edges, removing anything that’s stuck to it with a lint-free rag. Most people only wash the top, and that actually ends up hurting the board. When moisture reacts with the grain, it swells, and if the swelling isn’t uniform, it can warp the board. A rocking cutting board usually means that only one side was washed. Then, wipe down the board and let it dry thoroughly with proper airflow OILING: Realistically, this should be done approximately once a month. Apply a generous layer of mineral oil to the sides, top, bottom, and any groove, grip, or handle. You don’t need puddles of oil on your board, just enough to cover the wood with an even coat. Like a hungover coworker on a Wednesday morning, the wood needs hydration. Let the oil soak into the board for at least three hours, making sure the board has proper airflow on all sides WAXING: After the oil, apply the wax directly to the wood and spread the cream over the entire board, making sure to get in every nook and cranny. The cream is greasy, so if you don’t want to get it all over your hands, apply it with a lint-free microfiber cloth. Once you’ve covered the whole piece of wood, you’ve created a barrier to help the wood retain moisture. Again, make sure the board has proper airflow on all sides. STORAGE: Keep your board in a place where it gets air on all sides and won’t be exposed to drastic temperature or moisture changes (not next to boiling pots on the stove). If your board has feet, you can leave it flat on the counter as air can flow around the board evenly. If your board does not have feet, I recommend storing it on edge Summary... DO NOT: Put your board in the dishwasher Soak your board in the sink DO: Oil your board regularly Treat all sides evenly