Color stain coming off cutting board
We received a handmade cutting board as a gift awhile back and I decided to bring it back to life with some Boos board oil and conditioning cream. I noticed when wiping off any excess with a white towel though that the red wood color stain that was used on the board is coming off on the towel.
Does that mean the board is unsafe to prep on? Was it not sealed correctly? Was it the Boos product I used on it?
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If the red coloring is wiping off, I personally wouldn't use it for food unless I could contact the maker and find out how they dyed it. Given that they didn't know enough to seal the dye well enough to keep it from seeping, I wouldn't trust that they knew enough to choose a non-toxic dye. And while some wood dyes are non-toxic, others are extremely toxic, even from the same source.
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How do you fix a stain on a wooden cutting board?
Start by sprinkling a liberal amount of salt or baking soda on the cutting board surface. Then, take a sponge or brush, soak it in hot water, and scrub the affected area until the stain is gone. For an extra touch and fresh aroma, cut a lemon in half, sprinkle salt on the flat side, and then scrub the stained area.How do you remove discoloration from a cutting board?
First, soak the board in a white vinegar solution or spray it with a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. (Either way, let the board sit for at least five minutes before washing it again with soap and water.) Then, make a paste that's one part baking soda, one part salt, and one part water to scrub out surface stains.How do you seal a stained cutting board?
To keep your cutting board in prime condition, seal it once a month with oil. Some oils, such as linseed and tung oil, harden the wood and seal it from the inside; other oils simply penetrate the surface of the wood, including walnut and mineral oil. Beeswax is also a viable alternative.Can you Restain a cutting board?
Another benefit of owning a good quality hardwood cutting board is that it can be refinished and it's easier than you might think. And, when you are finished it will be like new again. As you cut on a wooden cutting board you will start to get small knife marks in them.Removing Stains From Wood Cutting Board
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