Bundle Includes
  • Cutting Board Oil
  • Wood Wax
PRESERVES AND PROTECTS WOOD CUTTING BOARDS

Cutting Board Oil and Wood Wax, Bundle

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$19.99
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Made with 100% food-contact safe ingredients, our Cutting Board Oil and Wood Wax Bundle will preserve, protect, and enhance your wood cutting boards. Easy to apply, Cutting Board Oil will provide a silky-smooth finish that will enhance the natural color of the wood, and add a subtle shine. In addition, Wood Wax will add extra protection from water and moisture, protecting your wood cutting board’s surface and bringing out its natural color and shine.

Cutting Board Oil & Wood Wax Product Details

For used cutting boards, start by thoroughly washing the board with mild soap and allowing it to air dry for a few hours. If the board exhibits numerous knife marks, for a smoother surface you can lightly sand it with 320 to 800 grit sandpaper before applying the oil, although this step is not mandatory. Next, generously apply a coat of cutting board oil either by hand or using a rag, ensuring even coverage. Let the oil set for a period of 12 to 24 hours, allowing it to deeply penetrate. Then buff off any residue to reveal a revitalized cutting board that's ready for immediate use. For more application guidelines, visit our "Product Instructions" page!

For new builds always apply oil finishes before wax finishes, since oil will likely not penetrate a waxed surface well. We recommend using a nonabrasive pad whether you're using wax as a finish or polish. This will ensure you don't sand out any oil finishes in the wood. Simply apply a conservative amount of wax to the entire wood surface. Avoid over-saturation or leaving standing wax for long periods of time. Allow 15-30 minutes to set, then buff away any excess wax. For more application guidelines, visit our "Product Instructions" page!

In the United States, NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) is synonymous with certifying products as safe for food-contact surfaces. It's considered the gold standard for restaurants and food production facilities. Earning NSF certification is a rigorous and costly process, underscoring why Walrus Oil stands out as one of the best products for cutting boards and butcher block. Walrus Oil proudly holds NSF certification for its Cutting Board Oil, Wood Wax, and Cast Iron Oil, all of which are certified safe for food-contact surfaces and every ingredient is also GRAS (generally regarded as safe) by the FDA.

Among the hardwoods favored for cutting boards and butcher block, end grain hard maple takes the spotlight. Renowned for its exceptional durability, it can endure heavy daily use with proper maintenance, making it a staple in many restaurants, butcher shops, and home kitchens. Additionally, cherry wood and walnut are also noteworthy options for their beauty and durability.

Although natural and vegan, using vegetable oils on your board is generally ill-advised, as they can become rancid and potentially promote mold growth. This includes non-fractionated oils high in oleic fatty acids, such as olive oil, almond oil, and generic vegetable oil. According to the Journal of the American College of Toxicology, "almond oil tends to become rancid more quickly than other fixed oils." It's also worth noting "refined" oils, like refined avocado oil, refined almond oil, and even refined coconut oil, can still go rancid, as the process of "refining" doesn't alter the oil's chemical nature. Lastly, it goes without saying, do not use polyurethane on butcher block or cutting boards. Toxic synthetic finishes, such as poly, are not suitable for any food-contact surface, even when fully cured, do to harmful chemicals that may transfer to food.

Fractionated coconut oil is a plant-based oleic oil that has undergone fractionation, rendering it incapable of going rancid, and making it completely safe as a cutting board oil. Linoleic-based oils, such as walnut oil, safflower oil, and tung oil, are equally safe for wood since they are polymerizing and will eventually cure. White mineral oil is also acceptable and commonly used to treat boards. It's certified by NSF as safe for food-contact surfaces and considered "Generally Regarded as Safe" by the FDA.

First of all, never put your cutting board in a dishwasher. This might sound like a good idea, but the high temperatures and moisture will cause the glue in your cutting board to come undone and it wouldn't be surprising to find your cutting board split and in pieces after only one wash. Don't do it, unless you're desperate to get out of cooking dinner! To safely wash your board we recommend cleaning with cold or lukewarm water and light dish soap.

Our Cutting Board Oil can be used to treat hardwood and epoxy based cutting boards, sometimes called "river boards" or "epoxy boards". All application steps are the same. To achieve the highest sheen possible, we recommend applying a coat of our Wood Wax after the Cutting Board Oil application.

Wood Wax is a non-polymerizing wax and we only recommend its use after application of a non-polymerized finish, like our Cutting Board Oil or Coconut Oil.  

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KR
01/03/2025
Karen R.
United States

Cutting boards maintenance

This oil and wax are easy to apply and absorb quickly. Very little product is needed. The boards look great bringing the grain out. Impressed how waterproof they are after applying the wax.

T
12/27/2024
Tate SVG verified by SHOP
United States

Goes on nicely and smells amazing!

GL
12/04/2024
Gedeon L.
United States

Cutting Board Finish

Great. The cutting boards are silky smooth and the grain really pops!

T
11/17/2024
Tim
United States

Confusing

I was disappointed to find this is not made from real walrus. I will continue to search for an oil that will double as polar bear bait.

JT
11/10/2024
Joe T.
United States

Great Stuff!

Excellent formula. I made several cutting boards and used Walrus oil on them. Very satisfactory. I would suggest to any user that you be careful to apply it evenly as wood soaks it up and can give a slightly uneven color if it is not applied carefully and evenly across the surface. But it is an excellent product and I would recommend it highly to anyone who is serious about their finishes.

Walrus Oil Cutting Board Oil and Wood Wax, Bundle Review