Guide
Caring for your teak
Give your board two minutes after each use and it will look good for years.
Care routine
The basics of care
- Step 01
Daily cleaning
Wash it with warm water and a neutral soap after each use, then dry it with a soft towel so water doesn't sit on the surface.
Avoid soaking the wood for more than 30 seconds.
- Step 02
Regular conditioning
Apply a thin coat of food-grade mineral oil to the entire surface. Let it absorb for 30 minutes, then wipe away any excess.
Every few weeks, or whenever the wood looks dry.
- Step 03
Natural deodorizing
Scrub the surface with coarse salt and lemon juice, wait 5 minutes, then rinse. The board will smell like wood again.
Use whenever the wood starts to hold onto food odors.
- Step 04
Removing light scratches
Sand with fine-grit sandpaper along the grain, then re-oil the surface to blend light scratches away.
Sand with the grain, not across it.
Quick reference
Do's and don'ts
Do
- Wash with warm water and mild soap
- Dry it right after washing
- Condition with mineral oil every few weeks, or when it looks dry
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Use a sharp knife to protect the surface
Don't
- Put it in the dishwasher
- Soak it in water
- Leave it in direct sunlight for hours
- Use harsh chemical cleaners
- Pour boiling water on it
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