Product Care
As your wooden pieces are made from a natural material, they require a little TLC occasionally to keep them looking their best and lasting for years.
Check our guides below for the best ways to clean and care for all your wooden items.
Cleaning
They require a little more care, but cleaning your wooden items isn’t complicated.
Firstly, keep your wooden items out of the dishwasher.
Wood acts like a sponge, trying to absorb moisture where it can. For this reason, we also recommend you don’t submerge your pieces if washing up and dry straight away after cleaning. Try not to leave your items sitting on a draining board, for example, where the water is still sitting on them. Instead, use something absorbent like a paper towel to get all moisture off as quickly as possible, then stand up to air dry.
All our products can be wipe-cleaned with warm water, but try to avoid lots of harsh chemicals like Fairy washing-up liquid, as these tend to strip the finish very quickly. Instead, try using half a lemon and salt rubbed onto chopping boards for a natural cleaner. Utensils can be cleaned with a diluted white vinegar spray solution.
Care
Wood will start to dry out over time, especially in the home and with use.
Keeping your pieces well hydrated will ensure they look good and last longer, reducing any risk of splits forming.
Our Wood Balm is made of only 3 plant-based ingredients and is a really handy way of topping up the finish on all our products when needed. Simply make sure your item is clean and dry; lightly sand back any rough spots if necessary with 400 grit sandpaper; then apply with a lint-free cloth (we use biodegradable cellulose sponge cloths in the workshop which can be picked up very cheaply). Leave the finish top absorb for around half an hour - you may want to raise the item up from any surfaces by laying on a couple of pencils! Then simply buff with a dry cloth, a piece of kitchen towel works well, and leave to dry for a further half an hour before use.
If you feel your boards need more of a re-oiling, this can be done with a neutral food-safe oil such as mineral oil (sometimes sold as butchers block or chopping board oil). Never use natural edible oils such as olive, rapeseed or vegetable, as these may affect the colour of the wood as well as running the risk of going rancid over time.
If in any doubt, we’re happy to offer advice - just drop us a message on the contact page.
Good to Note
Any turned flat piece, such as our plates or Cake Stands, can be at risk of warping. This occurs when the wood naturally moves because of a change in temperature or as it dries out. We do our best to manage this in the workshop, but we do recommend you keep turned pieces out of bright direct sunlight, as the heat on the top of the piece compared with the shaded underneath, could cause it to cup or warp.