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CUTTING BOARD:
CARE & MAINTENANCE
P.O. BOX 609 • 3601 S. Banker St. • Effingham, IL 62401 • Ph: (888) 431-2667 • Fax: (800) 433-2667
PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR BOOS BLOCKS®
WITH PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE.
1. A minimum of once a month (depending upon the use and household conditions), apply an even coat of
Boos® Mystery Oil to the entire surface of your wood cutting board using a cloth or disposable towel.
Allow the Mystery Oil to fully penetrate through the wood bers over night, then wipe o any excess oil.
Apply additional oil to any visible dry spots or for any other necessary reasons.
For additional protection, it is recommended to use Boos Block® Board Cream to seal the top of the
wood surface in conjunction to the Mystery Oil. Apply an even coat of the Board Cream using a cloth
or disposable towel. Allow the Board Cream to penetrate the wood surface overnight, then wipe o any
excess cream.
• Boos Block® Mystery Oil is a food-grade oil that easily absorbs and penetrates deeply into the
grain of the wood to help protect, revitalize and moisturize the wood bers.
• Boos Block® Board Cream contains a natural, unbleached beeswax and food-grade oil formula.
Board Cream is denser, thicker which gives a protective top layer to the wood surface against
foods and liquids. It helps keep the water out and the oil in.
2. DO NOT allow liquids of any type to stand on the cutting board for long periods of time. DO NOT let fresh,
wet meats lay on the board longer than necessary. Brine, water and blood contain much liquids, which
soaks into the wood, causing the cutting board to expand, the wood to soften, and aects the strength
of the glued joints.
3. Use a good steel scraper or spatula several times a day, as necessary, to keep the cutting surface clean
and sanitary. Scraping the surfaces will remove 75% of the liquids. Do not use a steel brush on the cutting
surface of your board.
4. DO NOT cut sh or poultry on the cutting board work surface, unless you have thoroughly followed the
instructions in step #1. The moisture barrier must be intact prior to cutting any type of sh,
seafood, or poultry on the cutting board work surface. ALWAYS CLEAN THE CUTTING BOARD
THOROUGHLY AFTER CUTTING FISH OR POULTRY.
5. Be sure NEVER to cut continuously in the same surface area. Distribute your cutting over the entire work
surface so that it will wear evenly. DO NOT use a razor-edged cleaver. It will chip or splinter the wood and
produce soft spots. Your cleaver should have a dull sharpened edge for best results.
6. Sanitize your cutting board by wiping all surfaces down with mild dish soap and water. Dry thoroughly. DO
NOT wash your wood cutting board with harsh detergents of any type. DO NOT wash your butcher's tools
on your cutting board surface. DO NOT put Boos Block® wood cutting boards into dishwasher.
7. Maintain the same bevel on the edge of your cutting board, as it had when purchased. This helps prevent
splitting or chipping on the outside of the cutting board.
8. If cutting board is reversible, your cutting board should be turned over periodically to allow even usage to
both work surfaces.
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HOW TO REPAIR YOUR CUTTING BOARD
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION CAUSE TO REPAIR
END CHECKS
SPLITS
WIND SHAKES
WARPAGE Cupping Or Bowing
Separation Of The Joints
Along The End Of Board
Separations Of
Joint Along Full
Length Of Board
Small Portion Of Wood
Grain Lifting Up From
Cutting Board
Excessive Dryness,
Not Oiled Frequently
Enough
Excessive Dryness
Grain Separation,
Excessive Dryness
Imbalance Of Moisture
Content Between Top
And Bottom Surfaces.
Oiling Only One Surface
Melt a 1 to 4 mixture of paran
and mineral oil and ll all checks.
Make sure paran seals the
check thoroughly. Continue oiling.
Proceed as above to seal split.
If condition continues for an
extended time period, contact
your dealer.
Clean and dry board. Apply small
portion of white glue to piece of
paper. Slip paper under the shake
and remove, leaving some glue
for adhesion. Place heavy weight
on area overnight and let dry.
Remove any excess glue using
light sandpaper or ne steel wool.
WORK ONLY WITH THE GRAIN!
NEVER AGAINST IT!
Apply oil liberally to concave side.
If not corrected within 2 weeks,
tape plastic (ie. plastic liners, dry
cleaning wrap, etc.) to the convex
side and oil the reverse side every
day. Board will adjust to new
humidity and correct itself.
RAIL
EXPANSION
STAINS
DAMAGE
MINERAL
STREAKS
One Rail Raised
Above Balance
Of Cutting Board
Water Spots, Food
Stains, Etc.
Nicks, Gouges, Dents,
Etc.
Dark Streaks In The
Wood
Raised Rail Expanding
At Faster Rate Than
Other
Allowing Food To
Remain On Table
Top Too Long,
Needs Paran Or Wax
External Environment
Natural Discoloring
Of The Wood Due
To Mineral Deposits
In The Tree
Continue oiling as instructed for
regular maintenance. Board will
adjust to new humidity and
correct itself.
Use ne grit sandpaper on stain.
Continue regular maintenance.
Stain will dissipate in wood grain.
Simply sand with a ne grit
sandpaper and re-oil.
No repair needed - adds to
individuality of your Boos Block®
Cutting Board!
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