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John Boos Cutting Board Care & Maintenance Kit: 16Oz Mystery Oil, 5Oz Cream & Round Applicator Review

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great for charcuterie boards

It was Christmas time and I was in charge of the charcuterie board, for 20. I found and ordered the perfect board on revain and upon receipt I discovered you should prepare the board, first, I found this kit and had enough time to order it before use. I received the kit the next day. Easy to follow instructions made it simple. A couple of paper towels made it quick. I used the oil to coat the board and left it out for a day. I was surprised, but not really, how much oil it absorbed. I used…

Pros
  • Sets & Kits
Cons
  • The products in the kit are not multi-purpose

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy to do good for me

My sons made me a custom cutting board for all my heavy cutting. Like Turkey, tri tip, ham ect. When he seen his dad using it he said you need to oil and condition it so b it can last forever. I immediately ordered this set because I want it to last forever. I watched the video and did exactly as they suggested. I bought enough for a life time, this stuff is amazing.

Pros
  • Bought for a gift - cutting boards are so hot now and I live using them.
Cons
  • The kit takes up unnecessary storage space

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Keeps your board like new

I have a nice, big Boos Block cutting board. Kept in the garage, except when actually used in the kitchen. Every time the board gets returned to the garage, I lightly sand it with an orbital sander, then oil it overnight, wipe it off, creme it overnight, and again wipe it off. You should hear the comments I get on how great my cutting board looks. It has that new look and feel to it. Totally recommend the oil and the cream.

Pros
  • Easy to use. Took a little time, but well worth it. Really brings the cutting board to life!
Cons
  • The products are not effective at cleaning

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Treat it right and it Will last!

I bought the Boos board for my daughter, who has been using an old warped board of a lesser quality. Maintaining your board your board is Easy - but you have to commit from the very beginning. What better way to treat a new board than to use what the maker uses? They know that board & its needs. We’ll treat it together initially so she knows what she needs to do. I hope one day, her granddaughter can inherit that board as a well treated heirloom.

Pros
  • I have used these for years and this was a reorder. Pleased with purchase.
Cons
  • The amount of mystery oil provided is too small

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great Stuff - my new review

Boos Block is great stuff! The only downfall would be the extra, little elbow grease needed to do the job. But, believe me, the results are well worth it! "Wax on, wax off" is my method learned from a different reviewer and I believe it is great advice. Anything worth doing is worth doing right the first time (my advice).🙂The first 2 pictures are of a board (Maple wood) treated 3 times. The second 2 pictures, 2 times and the last 2 pictures, first time (both Bamboo wood). I have found the more

Pros
  • This Essential Set includes one 16 ounce bottle of John Boos Mystery Oil, one 5 ounce Tube of Board Cream and one applicator with cap. The applicator provides ensures a smooth application of oil or cream to your unsealed natural wood cutting boards, butcher blocks, wooden bowls and utensils.
Cons
  • The products are not durable

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great product. The packaging, not so much.

A sample if the Mystery Oil came with my cutting board, so I knew what I was getting there. The wax product was good, I even used it on a butcher block kitchen cart I have. The issue is the packaging. The tube split open at the seal on the end when I squeezed it out the first time. I just adapted and squeeze it the big hole in the wrong end. Like I said, the product us great. The packaging needs improvement.

Pros
  • Good product as all Boos items seem to be.
Cons
  • There is no need for a specific kit just for cutting board care

Both the liquid and semi-solid wax work well! But that black applicator just sheds and started to crumble first use. Don't bother with it. The wax in the squeeze bottle isn't as easy to get out as you'd hope, so you'll need to warm it up before trying, same with applying the wax. Great for all your wood kitchen items, not just the Boos.

Pros
  • Oil and Cream are proudly Made in the USA from all natural ingredients. Oil and cream are NSF certified
Cons
  • The kit is not designed for specific types of cutting boards

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good product, has pleasant subtle smell.

In general it is a product which is worth your money, gives a delicate beautiful color for your board. Just be aware, it took a half bottle to soak 3 Zwilling bamboo boards: big, middle, small.

Pros
  • No harsh chemicals are used in this product, making it safe for food and completely non-toxic
Cons
  • The kit does not come with enough information

Like many of previous purchasers of this item I too received the mystery oil with the label vs printed on the bottle and the board cream with antimicrobial crossed out with Sharpie marker. However before returning the item claiming it to be a fake I called John Boos company at their toll free number and they confirmed that both items are authentic, just that they had ran out of their traditional packaging for the oil and still waiting for I believe they said licensing to be able to label the…

Pros
  • The mystery oil helps to protect and maintain the board's natural beauty and integrity
Cons
  • The applicator is not easy to clean

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Solid Moisturizing Treatment for Hinoki Wood

There are many such treatments to protect woods from splitting, cracking and drying out. Everything from food-grade mineral oil and bee's wax to branded treatments. John Boos makes a very good cutting board treatment and kit.

Pros
  • The round applicator is designed to make applying the products as easy and precise as possible
Cons
  • The kit is not effective at eliminating odors

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great value on very good product.

I use this oil on my cutting board and knife rack. It is odorless and easy to use. The 16 oz. bottle of oil has protected my expensive wood block cutting board for seven years.When it finally ran out, I found this duo of the oil and wax (cream) for the same price the oil alone with shipping would have cost. This product came with free S&H, and

Pros
  • This kit is suitable for all types of wooden cutting boards, from small to large
Cons
  • The products in the kit can cause irritation to sensitive skin

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Boos is the Best! best in my review

I have had a large Boos Butcher Block and three table top blocks for 47 years! I always use the Mystery oil and Board Cream to keep them looking like new, water resistant, and simply beautiful. In addition, Boos Customer Service is also Fantastic!

Pros
  • This kit is an essential companion for anyone who takes pride in their cooking and cutting board
Cons
  • The kit claims to be necessary, but it's really just a marketing ploy

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Not counterfeit: my feedback

Like many purchasers who've written saying they've gotten counterfeit products, I received Boos Mystery Oil in a clear bottle with a paper label, not the traditional yellow Boos bottle. And there was a black line through words on the cream tube. I called Boos to see if this was their product. The helpful customer service rep assured me that the oil and cream were legitimate Boos products. She explained that during COVID Boos has had trouble getting their traditional bottles. I used the…

Pros
  • The John Boos Cutting Board Care & Maintenance Kit is a must-have for any avid cook or chef
Cons
  • The kit is over-hyped

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Updated.NOT COUNTERFEIT Called Boos directly

I previously posted a very negative review because I like others had received the white label Mystery Oil and the Board Cream with the line marked through and believed it to be counterfeit. I wrote a question to both revain and Boos asking if this product was legit or not. Did not receive reply so I returned and re-ordered. When I got a similar product I called the BOOS company directly and spoke with customer service. Fortunately she validated that they are re-working the label and product is…

Pros
  • The John Boos brand is a trusted and reputable name in the culinary world, offering peace of mind to the buyer
Cons
  • The products in the kit can cause allergic reactions

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Just purchased a board

Just purchased a board so I wanted to use the oil and cream to get the board off to a good start. Since it is so expensive I wasn't about to have all the product soak up on a rag or paper towel. I washed my hands, dried them and commenced rubbing the oil on the board. Let that dry for 24 hours then wipe off the excess and apply the cream for another round of 24 hours. The oil and cream bring out the most beautiful hues and variation of grains in the wood. It's more than a cutting board, it's a…

Pros
  • The oil and cream are designed to penetrate the wood and protect it from damage and warping
Cons
  • The kit can leave a residue on kitchen counters

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Keeps the cutting board in tip top condition

This Mystery Oil is and Board cream is perfect with the Boos cutting board. Keeps the board looking fab.No smell and a must to condition the board.When you own a great BOOS cutting board this will help you maintain the beauty of the board.

Pros
  • The high-quality products ensure that the cutting board is restored and maintained to its original condition
Cons
  • The kit is not a good investment for occasional cutting board use

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A TOTAL NECESSITY FOR ANY BOOS BLOCK OWNER

My headline says it all, this combo has kept my Boos block like new since I bought it a year ago. This is a must if you use a Boos Block.

Pros
  • This kit is affordable and provides excellent value for the price
Cons
  • The kit is not a good value

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Nice finish! for my opinion

I’m really impressed with this product. I’ve been using another brand but it took several coats and didn’t give me the "dry” finish I was looking for. Boos Block oil and cream were easy to apply and I love the finish! For my new boards all I had to do was apply one coat of oil, let it dry overnight and wipe off any excess then apply the cream and let it set overnight and the wipe off any excess. Perfect finish and not oily at all! After doing all of these boards, I was shocked at how little…

Pros
  • Skin Care
Cons
  • The kit is not easy to use

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Incredibly effective

This product can take some really time to apply depending on what you’re applying it to but it works so incredibly well for chopping boards and kitchen utensils! I’m over the moon with it and so excited to start using it regularly because you get a lot of product for the price, it’s really good value!

Pros
  • My wife loves how easy this stuff is to use and how well it protects her boos block
Cons
  • The kit is not user-friendly

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Brought my cutting board back to life!

Wow! This stuff seriously works wonders. I forgot my cutting board even looked like this when it’s being properly cared for. Never going without this stuff again! Would definitely recommend getting the duo of the oil and cream.

Pros
  • Love both of these for maintenance for my blocks.
Cons
  • The products in the kit are overpriced