Care guide
KORENA Oil
500 ml
Thank you. Here is how to care for your wood.
Four steps. About 25 minutes.
How to use it
Step 1Wash and dry
Mild soap, warm water. Let it dry fully.
Step 2Oil every face
With a cloth, along the grain. End grain too.
Step 3Let it soak
20 minutes. A new or very dry board: overnight.
Step 4Wipe off
Clean cloth. Food safe once wiped.
New board? Oil it 3–4 times in the first week, overnight each time.
When to care
- After useHand wash. Dry on its edge.
- Every monthOil.
- Pale or dryOil now.
- Water soaks inButter.
Never
Dishwasher
Soaking in the sink
Drying on a radiator
Varnished or lacquered wood
Works on
- Cutting boards
- Butcher blocks
- Spoons and utensils
- Bowls
- Worktops
Unfinished or oiled wood.
Something looks off?
Grey or dry
Oil overnight, two or three days running. Then Butter.
Sticky
Too much product. Buff hard with a dry cloth.
Fuzzy after washing
Once dry, sand lightly with 240 grit. Then oil.
Stains or smells
Coarse salt and half a lemon. Rinse, dry, oil.
Small cracks
Keep it oiled. A deep crack that traps food: retire the board.
Running low?
About 12–25 applications per bottle.
The Set costs €2.90 less than buying both.
Questions
What is inside, and how should I store it?
100% purified white mineral oil of pharmaceutical grade (Ph. Eur.), with no added fragrance or colour. It does not spoil like olive or sunflower oil. Filled into bottles by hand in small batches in Bulgaria; every bottle carries a batch number. Keep tightly closed, away from heat and direct sunlight.
How often should I apply wood oil to my board?
Once a month, or when the wood looks pale or dry. Cover every face and the end grain, let the oil soak in, then wipe off excess. Never put wooden boards in the dishwasher or leave them soaking.
How do I care for a new board?
On new unfinished wood, apply oil 3–4 times in the first week. Let each application soak overnight, then wipe off excess. Follow with a thin layer of KORENA Butter beeswax balm if desired.
Can I use it on varnished wood?
Use on unfinished wood or wood previously treated with oil: cutting boards, thick wooden cutting boards, bowls, utensils and worktops. Never use on varnished wood. Wash with mild soap and warm water and let dry completely before applying wood oil.
Is it suitable for food-contact surfaces?
Yes. KORENA Oil is purified white mineral oil (Ph. Eur.), suitable for wooden food-contact surfaces after wiping off excess. It is odourless and tasteless and does not flavour food.
How do I restore a very dry board?
Wash with mild soap and dry completely overnight. Apply wood oil generously to every face and the end grain, leave overnight and wipe off excess. Repeat for 2–3 days until the wood stops looking pale. Finish with a thin layer of KORENA Butter beeswax balm.
Do I also need the KORENA Butter beeswax balm?
The wood oil soaks into the wood to help prevent drying. The KORENA Butter beeswax balm is optional and adds a water-resistant satin finish. Apply the wood oil first, wipe off excess, then apply a thin layer of the balm.
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Keep closed, at room temperature, out of direct sun.