Cutting 2 Crack Is Wide

But if you dont properly treat your cutting board, it can develop a split that can trap food particles or moistureand thats a recipe for disaster.

Not only will expanding moisture continue to warp and split your cutting board, the bacteria can make you sick if it gets in your food.

Cutting 2 Crack Is Wide

If the crack is wide enough, you may also have food particles or something like flour stuck inside.

Clean as much of this out as you can without making the crack worse.

You can use plastic wrap to line both sides of the crack (just weigh it down with some butter knives or something).

We used Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue which can be found online and is widely recommended.

The manufacturer claims it is even FDA approved for use on cutting boards.

If you have a small plastic syringe (like the kind that comes with childrens liquid ibuprofen) then you can use it to get the glue right into the crack.

Gravity will draw most of the glue down into the crack so just give it some time to work and then wipe away the excess with a damp cloth.

You want the crack to be properly filled and covered, or else water will just get back in and could re-crack the board.

I used Howard BBB012 Cutting Board Oil, which I also purchased from Amazon.

It works great, though you may want to follow the instructions for a first-time treatment to make sure its properly protected.

Other oils you may have in your kitchen (like olive oil) can get trapped in the cracks and spoil, leaving a rancid flavor on your food and potentially causing even more problems.

Be sure to regularly re-apply mineral oil according to the directions on the bottle to keep your board looking and performing great.

To prevent future cracks, always clean your board after use and make sure you dont leave any standing water on or under the board.