In our opinion, a chopping board gets more beautiful as the years go by. Of course, if you don’t treat it right, it could also turn into an eyesore… or worst yet, a splinter could injure you. But don’t worry, because in this quick guide, we are going to go over our top picks on keeping your board nice with our recommended best chopping board oil.
For a quick look, our recommended oils are listed in the table below:
What Oil Do You Use On A Chopping Board?
If you are thinking you can go buy some WD-40 and use it on your cutting board right after you fix your squeaking door, then we are sure glad you came to this page!
There’s a whole list of oils you should NOT be using. For example, using the wrong oil can make your board smell so bad that you will need to eventually toss it out. To make things less complicated, you SHOULD be using food grade oil and any of the oils listed below.
How Often Should I Oil My Cutting Board
If you constantly use your board daily, then a good recommendation is every 3 to 4 weeks. If you don’t oil your board, you will start to notice your board warp or become so dull and ugly that you no longer want to use it and will buy a new one.
We know most households have probably never done oiled their board before, but once you start, you’ll see how gorgeous your boards start to look… and you will never want to buy a plastic cutting board ever again.
Below are our recommended oils:
1) JOHN TAYLOR BUTCHER BLOCK MINERAL AND WAX
Here’s a big reason this oil makes our top list – it combines both mineral food grade oil and wax in one bottle. That’s a big time saver, especially if you are new to this.
Think about washing your car. A nice car wash keeps your car clean, but when you wax and polish your car, you give that extra care that actually protects the surface. And this is exactly what John Taylor’s butcher block does.
WHAT WE LIKE
- It combines both mineral oil and wax in one bottle
- Claims to have anti-bacterial properties for extra protection
- Really easy to apply since it combines both oil and wax
WHAT WE DON’T LIKE
- It’s a bit more waxy than oil so you really have to apply a generous portion
- Some users have said that they need to apply a few days later
2) HOWARD CUTTING BOARD OIL
Howard cutting board oil is a clear oil that penetrates deep into your board. It’s colorless, odorless, tasteless and it won’t go rancid.
This oil has food grade mineral oil which we always recommend and it also has Vitamin E.
WHAT WE LIKE
- Colorless and odorless so it feels you aren’t digesting chemicals
- When applied properly it really feels like it’s penetrating deep into the board
- Has an extra kick of Vitamin E to stabilize the mineral oil
WHAT WE DON’T LIKE
- A few customers say that when pouring this oil you have to be careful as too much oil come out
- If you really want the full treatment, you will have to get an additional wax cream to add a protective layer
3) CUTTING BOARD FOOD GRADE MINERAL OIL
This cutting board oil uses the highest grade grade possible of mineral oil since it’s made from pure USP grade while mineral oil and it also has Vitamin E to increase wood absorption.
It turns out, that not all oil mineral is food safe and there are different grades. Thanks goodness, this one is one of the safest.
WHAT WE LIKE
- Uses the very safest mineral oil
- The bottle has an easy to use cap and squeeze applicator that makes treating your boards extremely easy
- One of the best reviewed oils on the market
WHAT WE DON’T LIKE
- Many customers said that the bottle cap was loose and in some instances without a cap which caused package to be wet
- When pouring this oil out, it can appear a bit too watery
Summary
You really can’t go wrong with either of the choices above. There are many cutting board oils in the market, but we suggest you give these top 3 a shot and try all of them. Based on your preferences, you will gravitate to one of them.
The most important thing is that you actually treat your board. Many people don’t know you actually have to care for them, which is why in many of the kitchens across the world, cutting boards look old, completely scratched up and curved.
Once you start to take care of your bamboo cutting board, you will see just how gorgeous that board will stay for years to come.
