Howard Products BBB012 Cutting Board Oil, 12 oz

Not really much to say about it. Does exactly what it’s supposed to. Absorbs into the wood quickly giving it a great color!

If you have nice wooden cutting boards or other kitchen accessories, one of the items you need to have on hand to prevent wear and cracking of those items is food grade mineral oil. I picked up a bottle of Howard BBB012 Cutting Board Oil a few weeks ago to treat our new pizza peel and it works great. Application is very straight forward... simply apply the oil directly to the wooden surface and then wipe with the grain using a soft cotton towel (Ive found that paper towels work pretty well in a pinch as well). After application let rest for 20+ minutes and then wipe clean to pick up any additional residue. If the surface is really dried out, or youre applying for the first time, it may be wise to repeat several times to really get a good seal. The result is a beautiful luster when you are done, almost as if you have applied a stain. Rich colors and the detailed grain patterns emerge. There isnt too much to say about the performance, its an oil, so it will make a mess if youre not careful. I recommend putting on less than you think you need. You can always apply more if its not enough! If you have nice pieces, its definitely worth a few dollars to keep them looking nice and ensuring that they will be around for a long time to come. We only have a few wooden cutting boards and this new wooden pizza peel (also from Amazon, see my other reviews), and I think this 12oz bottle will last at least a couple years, maybe longer. **Be sure that you NEVER run your wooden cutting board (or any nice wooden cookware for that matter) through the dishwasher. Always hand wash**

Received a bamboo cutting board as a gift. Searched for a product to treat it and found both of Howard Products. The Cutting Board Oil and the Butcher Block Conditioner. Definitely did a great pretreatment and enough to reapply as time goes on.

Very effective at bringing a cutting board back to life. Restored the color and surface feel to my Oak Apple cutting boards. 2 coats seamed to be enough for my boards. You can see the difference between a single coat and second coat to a dry board. The third coat on my boards mode no noticeable change on mine and did not soak in as well. Shipped sealed under the cap with no leakage... once open it seams to always have a bit of oil around the top no matter how many times I washed it. I put my bottle in the back corner of the cutting board shelf to keep it out of the way and upright.

You wont go wrong with this oil. Its perfect for new wood and old neglected wood. My wife and I used this on an 80 year old butcher block we bought at a garage sale. (We dated the butcher block by looking at the local history and when the deli that was stamped on the side of the block went out of business) The butcher block was well used and in good shape but the wood was dry. We coated the entire piece including the bottom and the legs and we used several bottles. The wook absorbed this oil quickly and it never left an oily or slimy feeling behind. It also helped to give the wood a healthy look to the oxidation. It also smoothed out the top as the grain swelled to fill the cuts in the top and the end grain expanded slightly. We use the butcher block as an end table now and we have never had an issue with water rings from glasses and we have no worry about what we set on top of the block. This oil really helps protect the wood as well as restoring the natural moisture. Pros: It helps preserve the wood and expand the grains for a smoother feel Its easily absorbed into the wood. It doesnt have a foul smell or impart any taste to foods Cons: The wood will really absorb this oil You may need a lot of it for new and untreated wood or neglected wood.

great value

My cabinets werent that dirty, so the oil worked well. My only complaint is everything stayed sticky. I wiped everything down with Murphy oil soap when done, but still sticky. Not sure why.

Used previously snd it is a quick easy to apply ptoduct.I have had no long terms used with any boards I used it on. Also good shelf life.. I go keep it stored out of direct light.

Review of Howard Products BBB012 Cutting Board Oil, 12 oz I like the John Boos Mystery Oil and Cream better. It seems like the Howard Products oil soaks in and evaporates. The Boos oil & cream (use the oil first and then the cream) - those products last for months before I need to re-do them. All my countertops and island have butcher block.

We have several cutting boards and kitchen work surfaces that are make of bamboo and several other types of woods, including some special ones like gnocchi and cavarola boards. I treat them regularly with this; it seems to do a very good job, and the bottle goes a long way. BTW - if you are tempted to just use canola or olive oil you have on hand - dont :-). You need to use an oil that will not go rancid over time.