# How to Prep a Wood Cutting Board
Preparing a wooden cutting board for use involves seasoning it with oil. An edible oil is used to fill in the pores of the wood, preventing it from warping over time. Seasoning the wood also keeps bacteria and stains off the cutting board.
Things You'll Need
- 1 cup food-grade mineral oil
- Bowl
- Microwave
- Sponge
Instructions
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Pour 1 cup of food-grade mineral oil into a bowl. You can use any edible oil that does not have a taste.
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Warm the bowl of oil in a microwave for 10 seconds.
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Dip a sponge into the oil and apply the oil to the cutting board, following the grain of the wood. Cover the entire cutting surface.
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Let the oil coat dry for 30 minutes. Apply three more coats of oil, allowing a 30-minute drying time between each coat.
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Store the board on its side after the last coat dries. Once a month, give the board one coat of oil.
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