Wood Care Instructions
Why Butter Your Wood?
Although the tree that the wood comes from is dead, the wood is still “alive” in a way that the wood moves and changes with the moisture around it. Wood is very porous and easily absorbs water from the air and surroundings. Sealing the pores of the wood with a finish can help control this wood movement and prevent it from absorbing unwanted liquids. Wood Butter is a great way to finish your wooden kitchen tools like cutting boards, charcuterie boards and spoons. It is a food safe finish which means it is safe to use on food-related products.
It’s important to oil and/or butter your wood products regularly to keep them healthy and happy. How often you butter your wood depends on how often you use and wash the item. If you use something every day like a cutting board, it’s recommended you oil/butter it once a month. If done more regularly this process will only take a few minutes and will eventually become part of your care routine. If avoided too long your wood products will end up taking a lot longer to bring back to a healthy stat, they will get dry and can eventually be damaged by warping or cracking.
Benefits of Buttering your Wood
Maintaining the natural beauty of the wood.
Protects the surface of the wood from bacteria penetrating its pores.
Prevents the wood from drying out which can lead to warping and cracking.
Where can I get Wood Butter?
Here at FinalCuts we make our own Wood Butter with food grade Mineral Oil and Organic Bees Wax. You can also add some carnauba wax to the mixture, which is also food safe and adds a little extra shine to the finish. We will be selling some carnauba wax butter soon so stay tuned for shop updates!
STEP 1
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STEP 1 〰️
Wash Your Wood
Instructions:
Scrub wood with hot soapy water.
Wipe it dry with a cloth
Let dry standing upright to allow airflow on both sides
Do Not…
-Soak wood boards or spoons! (The wood will soak up water and eventually warp)
-Put wood in the dishwasher! (The excess heat and water can make it warp)
-Lay a board flat to dry! (If the board dries unevenly it can warp)
STEP 2
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STEP 2 〰️
Butter Your Wood
These instructions are for wood products that have been maintained on a fairly regular basis. If your board is very dry and needs some extra TLC see the Deep Repair Instructions below!
You will need:
Wood Butter
A clean dry cloth or brush
Instructions:
Make sure your board or spoon is clean and completely dry.
Generously coat the board in wood butter on all sides.
Let the Board Butter dry for as long as possible. You can leave it for a few hours or even overnight!
Once dry wipe any excess butter off the board with a dry cloth then buff it to a glossy sheen and Voila! Your wood is healthy and happy again!