Review on John Boos CHY-R02 Cherry Wood Cutting Board | 24" X 18" Reversible & Edge Grain by John Blanco

I love my board however, it arrived dry and super thirsty like everyone else’s. I oiled it (all sides/corners/finger nooks) with Boos Mystery Oil for 6 days straight using a barbecue basting brush until it wouldn’t absorb any more. Then I applied the Butcher Block Cream and let it sit one more night. After using it I use coarse salt and a tiny amount of water to scrub away any stains and wipe clean. Then I oil it and seal with cream again. Per a Rachel Ray YouTube video she also advised to store your cutting board by standing it up on it’s side length wise (long side). This prevents the board from warping and cracking along it’s seams. DON’T LET YOUR BOARD DRY OUT EVER. The wood should be a rich brown color with a wax feel to it at all times. If not, oil it. I’ve been doing all of this since it arrived and so far so good. Btw, there’s detailed maintenance instructions on the back of the Boos paper label that’s stuck to your board upon arrival. It’s a labor of love but should decrease in maintenance in a year like a new puppy. If things go awry, I’ll update this review. Also my board was just shy of the size advertised 24”x17 3/4”x1.5”.