This ‘Magic’ Find Is ‘a Rejuvenating Spa Treatment’ for Wooden Cutting Boards

Wash enough dishes by hand, and you’ll start to notice the warm water and bubbly suds strip away moisture from your skin. So it’s no surprise the same goes for your hard-working wooden cutting boards. 

Just like you, wooden boards and chopping blocks need a little TLC to revitalize and protect their surfaces from drying and cracking. Thankfully, one of our favorite cutting board brands also makes an incredible solution to moisturize and seal wood so it’s durable enough to last a lifetime (and no, it’s not a sheet mask).

John Boos Mystery Oil and Board Cream

John Boos Mystery Oil and Block Cream is a two-step maintenance system that mimics the same treatment the company’s boards and butcher blocks receive during the manufacturing process. First, the mystery oil absorbs into the board’s grains, restoring moisture to the fibers. Second, the board cream — a silky mixture of unbleached beeswax and food-grade mineral oil — creates a resilient, long-lasting barrier between the wood and the world. Both work on all unsealed woods, including bowls, utensils, and countertops.

Senior Writer Jason Horn turned to Boos’ oil-cream duo after a particularly tough product test. “After I tested 11 cleavers on my wooden cutting board, it was not looking so hot. A round of this oil and cream filled in scratches and brought it back to photography-worthy glory. They’re not just for looks; they really do repair damage and reverse wear.”

On Amazon, the products have over 17,000 perfect ratings, including ecstatic reviews from customers who call them “magic” and a “must-have” for anyone with a wooden cutting board. Shoppers praise the scent-free oil and cream for how easy they are to apply, making everything from walnut and cherry to bamboo and maple richer and smoother.

“This is the best treatment I’ve ever given my maple cutting boards,” one wrote. “With regular mineral oil, they would still get a bit dried out. One night of the Mystery Oil, one night of conditioner, and it’s better than new! It’s like a rejuvenating spa treatment for my cutting board!”

Another added, “These products turned my new charcuterie board into a really healthy-looking block of wood. A board that started out bland, dry, and rough to the touch has now become a rich, healthy-looking piece that feels soft and I’m proud to serve on.”

And because a quality wooden cutting board can cost hundreds of dollars, the $29 oil and cream are an affordable way to protect your investment. Snag the set from Amazon now and give your block the love it deserves.

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At the time of publishing, the price was $29.