How much should I put on a 24" square board. Where could I buy mineral oil with no fragrance, if that is what I need? I know not to use food oils like olive and canola, because they go rancid, but don't want a perfumed dinner.
2006-06-14 11:50:43 · 9 answers · asked by Aunty Pat 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Absolutely NOT!
The food which you cut on the cutting board will accept the oil and stink.
I always rub my wooden salad bowls with olive oil and cutting boards with regular vegetable oil.
2006-06-14 11:54:29 · answer #1 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definately do not use baby oil, you shouldn't ingest it, it could make you sick. What you need is called an oil product specifically made for wooden items that are used for foods (like wodden salad bowls and butcher blocks). You can find them in the housewares department of hardware stores or a good kitchen supply store. Look where they sell the wooden items, the oil should be kept near them. You can also buy plain mineral oil in a pharmacy, but I prefer the Salad Bowl Oil.
2006-06-14 11:58:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, use lemon oil that is made for feeding wood. Baby oil is a real NO NO! Do not use vegy oil...nasty smell within days. You will find lemon oil at the hardware store...makes a great smell, does not flavor food, and keeps the wood in good shape.
2006-06-14 11:57:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you can buy food grade oils made just for cutting boards. Check out a restaurant supply store.
2006-06-15 15:09:24 · answer #4 · answered by dontcallmepeggy31 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO, don't use baby oil. Plan mineral oil can be found at the drugstore, you may need to ask for it but it's there!
2006-06-14 11:56:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oil does not go rancid .I use veggie oil on all my boards. As did my mom her mom her mom her mom etc down the line and so does every one I know. Wash it then get out the veggie oil and a paper towel, dont let it dry out as it will start to crack and warp..
2006-06-14 12:00:18 · answer #6 · answered by home improvement at its best 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I live (outside Chicago) this is considered toxic waste and you cannot just toss it in the trash. Call your city hall. They will know exactly where you can get rid of it. Some towns have a place where you can drop it off. But if you want to be sneaky - pour it into a plastic milk or soda bottle and then put that inside a bag and toss into the garbage. No more leaking.
2016-03-15 04:29:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it just stained, use lemon juice on it. If it getting nicks and rough spots, sand it smooth. If either of these is not an option buy a new one. Don't put oil on your cutting boards.
2006-06-14 11:56:55 · answer #8 · answered by organic gardener 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Oil is unecessary. Each time you use the board, wash it and dry it and set it out in the sun to bleach it. You need do nothing else.
2006-06-14 11:54:37 · answer #9 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a new one, oil will only make it look better
2006-06-14 11:53:29 · answer #10 · answered by cassiepiehoney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋