How to Refinish a Cutting Board
- 1). Sand the cutting board lightly with a medium-grade sandpaper to remove dark spots and scratches. Sand along with the grain of the wood, not across the grain. Wipe away any residual dust with a damp cloth.
- 2). Warm the mineral oil by placing the bottle in a pan filled with warm water. Pour a dime-size amount of oil on the cutting board and rub the oil into the board with a soft cloth. Use a circular motion to rub in the oil. Apply more oil if your board is very dry.
- 3). Allow the oil to soak into the wood for five hours. Using the cloth, wipe up any excess oil. Wait five hours and apply a second coat of mineral oil. Allow the second coat of oil to soak in for five hours. Wipe up any excess oil.
- 4). Apply a coat of beeswax by dipping a cloth into the can of beeswax paste and rubbing the paste onto the cutting board. Wipe off any excess paste. Allow the beeswax to dry for two hours. Use a soft, dry cloth to buff the cutting board until it shines.
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