How often should you oil a wooden chopping board?

Oil your wooden chopping board at least once a month. Do it sooner if the wood looks dry.

Washing dries out wood and can make it crack. Oil keeps the wood supple and water-repellent. The more often you wash the board, the more often it needs oil; use a food-safe oil.

1. Wash and dry the board completely
2. Apply a thin, even coat of food-safe oil
3. Let the oil soak in overnight
4. Wipe off the excess oil with a dry cloth

5 to 10 minutes.

• food-safe oil (e.g. mineral oil)
• dry cloth

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This is a general guideline. Always follow the manual of your appliance or product too.

Source

• John Boos & Co. (fabrikant snijplanken) — Boos Block Care and Maintenance

Checked on: 2026-09-27

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