Give a New Life to Your Old Cutting Board!

[re]FɄB19
by [re]FɄB19
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$3
1 Hour
Easy

Hello everybody !

The wooden cutting boards cost a small fortune and I can't afford to buy a new one...Especially since mine is still very solid, but it looks bad. In addition, it is made of cherry wood and they are now sold for a few hundred dollars!

I'll show you how, in just a few minutes, you can transform your old board into a brand new one!

I sanded my board with 80 grit sandpaper.I changed the paper 4 or 5 times because there was build up of oil and dust, as you can see above. Don't hesitate to change the sandpaper often to get a nice result quickly.

I sanded the grooves by wrapping my index finger in a small piece of sandpaper.

After rinsing it with plenty of water, I hung it up for a few hours to let it dry completely.

With paper towels, I generously brush the board with a mineral oil, specially designed for this purpose.

Look at the result! Pretty amazing, right??

I can't wait to invite someone over to show off my "new" cutting board!

Let me know if you will save yours too!


For information on keeping your board clean, read this guide on how to clean a wood cutting board!

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  • Connie Connie on Feb 01, 2020

    How long do you wait to use it in kitchen? I’ve read where you should wait several weeks to let it cure. Thanks for sharing. I have there that I need to replenish.

  • C. D. Scallan C. D. Scallan on Feb 06, 2022

    Do not use regular mineral oil from Wal-Mart. Food grade mineral oil can be purchased from any of the larger big box hardware stores.

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  • Bucko2000 Bucko2000 on Jan 29, 2023

    It looks beautiful and is probably healthier too!

  • Louise Cushing Louise Cushing on Jan 29, 2023

    Serrated knives are big destroyers of cutting boards. They should only be used as steak knives, meat carvers. The only exception would be a bread knife, as the serration is too big to act like a saw on the wood. Just don't be over-enthusiastic with the bread slicing!

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