Introduction
Repairing the scratches on a wooden cutting board is a repair most people can do at home. This step-by-step guide will show how to restore a scratched wooden cutting board and make it look newer. The steps in this guide will include cleaning, sanding, and adding oil to the board. Please be careful and stay alert when using sandpaper. Sandpaper is rough on the surface and can lead to skin damage. Most people have experience using sandpaper so there shouldn't be any serious injuries.
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Thoroughly wash the cutting board with warm water and gentle dish soap.
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Rinse the cutting board to make sure all the soap is removed.
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Use a fine grit sandpaper (220-grit) and gently sand the scratched sections of the board.
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Use even pressure until the scratches disappear.
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Pour a generous amount of food-safe oil onto the surface of the board.
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Allow the oil to soak into the cutting board overnight.
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Wipe off any excess oil.
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If there are still scratches visible on the cutting board, repeat all steps if necessary.
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