Yes, you select our natural finish option. Polyurethane is NOT food-safe. It can be dangerous to ingest. Our natural finish of mineral oil and beeswax is food-safe. Cutting on your countertop will cause it the same kind of wear as your cutting board endures. It requires you to periodically oil and wax the surface to maintain the wood's natural luster and color. We suggest occasionally sanding the surface as needed. Ask about our refinishing services for a fee, depending on your location.

You can use the same products that you would use for everyday use on any other wooden surface. It is fine to clean your wood countertop with disinfectant sprays, soap, and water, or just a wet rag. Dry off standing water or puddles on the surface of the countertop. Anything made of wood (even your household tables) may warp or split if left wet.

For countertops with a natural finish, you will re-oil and wax the countertop when it begins to look dull. This happens quicker with countertops that are also used as cutting boards. Reapplying the natural finish is just as quick and easy as scrubbing down and cleaning your dining room table. Just apply a thin layer of mineral oil to the surface followed by a generous coat of a mix of beeswax and mineral oil which is then buffed to a sheen. Oil and wax products can be purchased at our retail store: MINERAL OIL and LOUISIANA BEESWAX BOARD CONDITIONER.

No regular maintenance is required for a polyurethane finish.

Never!

Wash your cutting board with regular dish soap at your sink and with a scrubber brush. Dry it with a cloth.

Be sure your boards are clean. Give them a scrub with lemon and salt. The cutting board should also be dry before starting.

What You Will Need:

• Your wooden cutting board, spoons, or other utensils
• A clean, soft cloth or paper towel
• Mineral oil or other food-grade oil
• NOLA Boards board conditioner - MINERAL OIL and BEESWAX BOARD CONDITIONER

Instructions:

• Make sure your board and utensils are clean and dry.
• Apply the oil with a clean, soft cloth or paper towel. Apply the oil in an even layer over the wood.
• Let the oil soak in. Remove any excess. Let the oil soak in overnight if possible, or for at least a few hours.
• Apply NOLA Boards board conditioner - MINERAL OIL and BEESWAX BOARD CONDITIONER in a circular motion. Remove excess liquid.

If the board or your spoons are oily or sticky, buff off any remaining oil with a clean dry cloth or paper towel.

We custom engrave wording, logos, drawings, and recipes (even in your grandma's handwriting).

We offer corporate gifts and custom-branded company logos.