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How To Wax A Wood Cutting Board

  • Wood Cutting Board - Tipnut.comWash the wood cutting board well and rinse in a sink of hot water with a splash of bleach.
  • Dry the board as best you can, then let sit overnight to ensure there is no moisture left in the wood.
  • Pour melted paraffin wax over the board with enough wax to cover it completely.
  • Now iron the wax into the board using an old iron.
  • The wax will seal the cutting board and any cracks to protect it from bacteria and stains being absorbed in the wood.
  • Leave cutting board aside for another night before using.
  • Repeat this process whenever you notice bare spots in the wood.

Once you’ve completely waxed the cutting board, rub the heated iron on an old towel to remove the wax.

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4 Responses to “How To Wax A Wood Cutting Board”
  1. Lionel says:

    I have a bamboo cutting board, so I don’t know if I need to wax it.

    Would waxing be mainly for softer woods, which will form crevices for bacteria?

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  2. TipNut says:

    Hi Lionel, I’m not familiar with bamboo cutting boards so I can’t say whether this would help or not. You’re right, this waxing process is for woods that form cracks and nics and seals those against bacteria.

    Reply
  3. Andii says:

    There is no need to wax a wood cutting board. Wood has a natural ability to deter bacterial growth. See here:
    naturalhandyman.com
    or do a search with the keywords “wood cutting boards and bacteria”.

    Also, wouldn’t the wax leav a slight residue or odour / taste to your food.

    Admin Edit: Andii I just added text to the link to shorten it, everything else is as you wrote it.

    Reply
  4. TipNut says:

    Thanks for that link Andii, interesting! No the wax doesn’t affect the food at all with residue or odor that I’ve noticed.

    Reply

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