Re-oil a John Boos maple cutting board
Refresh a sound John Boos maple cutting board with the specified oil. Clean and dry it, coat both faces and edges, then wipe off visible excess the next day.
What will you learn?
When a sound, oil-finished maple board looks pale and dry, refresh it with the board oil John Boos specifies. Clean and dry the board first, oil both faces and all edges, let the oil soak in overnight, then wipe away the excess before using the board.
Tools
- Clean cloth for washing and rinsingSearch Amazon Canada ↗
- Clean dry towelSearch Amazon Canada ↗
- Two clean soft cloths: one to spread the oil and one to wipe off the excessSearch Amazon Canada ↗
- Protective eyewear and oil-resistant glovesSearch Amazon Canada ↗
- Approved metal container for oily waste with a self-closing lidSearch Amazon Canada ↗
Materials
- Mild dish soap and clean water
- Boos Block Mystery Oil
- An intact reversible John Boos maple cutting board with an oil finish
- A clean, stable work surface away from food
- Verified MYSB 16 fl oz bottle and its directions, approved containment and a known local disposal route
Step by step
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1. Check both faces and the edges
Confirm the board is a reversible, oil-finished John Boos maple board. Look along the edges and joints and place each face on a flat counter to check for rocking. A pale, dry surface is a reason to oil; a split, open joint or deep cut you cannot clean is a reason to stop.
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2. Wash by hand and let it dry
Before oiling, remove food debris and wipe both faces and the edges with a cloth and mild soapy water. Remove soap with a clean cloth wrung out in clean warm water. Towel-dry all surfaces, then air-dry until the board is completely dry, including the groove if it has one.
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3. Coat the faces and edges evenly
Put on protective eyewear and oil-resistant gloves. With a clean soft cloth, spread Boos Block Mystery Oil evenly over the first face. Turn the board over and coat the second face and all four edges, including the groove if present. Spread out any puddles and let the oil soak in overnight. Put the used cloth in the oily waste container right away.
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4. Wipe off the excess before use
The next day, work in a well-ventilated area and put on protective eyewear and oil-resistant gloves again. Wipe off visible excess from both faces, the edges and any groove with a fresh dry cloth. If a spot still looks dry, apply more oil there only as needed. Let it absorb and wipe off visible excess before using the board. Put each used cloth in the oily waste container immediately after use.
Video demonstrations
How To Maintain Your Boos Block Wood Cutting Board
Around 1:03, the maker shows how to spread oil with a cloth. The demonstration omits the protective equipment required here. Follow the written steps for protection, coverage and safe disposal.
John Boos & Co. · English
Watch on YouTube ↗The most underrated BBQ item? | How to Maintain your Boos Block Wood Cutting Board
Around 0:58–1:02, the presenter wrings out a soapy cloth and brings it to the board edge. Follow the written steps to remove the soap and let the board dry completely before oiling.
It's Ryan Turley · English
Watch on YouTube ↗Final checks
Check both faces, all edges and the groove for visible excess before use.
Sources
John Boos cutting board care ↗
John Boos reversible maple board example ↗
Original AI-generated illustrations reviewed individually and in sequence. The pictured can illustrates containment. Use approved equipment as described in the written steps.