.       To clean, scrub with hot soapy water without submerging, rinse and towel dry

.      Do not let the board sit long while wet and do not place in a sink full of water. 

.      Let dry for a few hours in a rack or on its side standing up.

·       This is natural wood and it will warp and/ or crack if water is allowed to soak into the board. The board conditioner will help with this.

·       Never wash the cutting board in the dishwasher. Do not use in the microwave or oven or use to set hot items such as pots and pans on.

·       Use Cutting Board Conditioner and or mineral oil. If board is used as display only then condition once every 2-3 months. If the board is used regularly then condition after every couple of uses. More or less may be needed depending on how dry the board gets. For best long term care, use conditioner anytime the board is starting to look and feel dry. 

·       Oil the board completely on all sides and edges every time. Constant one-sided application will let the dry side breathe more than the conditioned side. This can cause warping.

·       Do not use edible type oils for conditioner (olive oil, vegetable, sunflower etc.) as they spoil and get rancid.

·       UV light will darken all woods. It will also pull the red and purple out of the exotics and turn them brown. Do not store in direct light or in a very naturally lit room as this will darken the woods rapidly and the exotics will lose their luster and color.

·       It is best to store in a perfectly flat area or standing it up on its side to prevent warping. If left lying flat it is best to have feet on the board so both sides can breathe.

·       Store in a naturally lit low light area.

Disclaimer for Exotic Woods and long term color.

The bright and vibrant color of the Purple Heart (purple) and Padauk (red/orange) will not last forever. Like all woods, they darken and change overtime with exposure to light (UV). Products containing some of these exotic woods need to be stored in a place that is not well lit by natural light.

If a board is placed in direct sunlight it can turn dark and lose its vibrant color fast, within months.