Basic Care & Cleaning

Keep your Shou Sugi Ban cutting board's water-repelling surface and pronounced grain beautiful with these simple daily care steps. 60-second routine explained.

The 60-Second Daily Routine

Your Shou Sugi Ban board's carbon surface naturally repels liquids - you'll see water bead up on the surface rather than soak in. This makes daily care remarkably simple:

  1. Rinse with warm water - watch liquids bead and run off
  2. Wash with mild soap and soft brush/cloth, working with the pronounced grain
  3. Rinse thoroughly - the water-repelling surface speeds this process
  4. Dry completely with a towel, then stand vertically to air dry

❌ Never Do These Things:

  • Don't soak or submerge - even water-repelling surfaces need respect

  • Avoid the dishwasher - heat and prolonged moisture damage any wood

  • Skip harsh chemicals - they're unnecessary and can damage the carbon surface

  • Don't use as a hot pad - Heat can crack or warp the wood

  • Don't scrape foods off with the knife edge - This can damage and disturb the carbon surface

  • Don't use abrasive scrubbers or steel wool - Can damage the carbon surface; stick to soft brushes