Simple Cutting Board Care Guide

Wood • Plastic • Stainless Steel • Titanium

Care Step	Wood	Plastic	Stainless Steel	Titanium
Hand wash	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dishwasher	Usually no	Check label	Check maker	Check maker
Dry thoroughly	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Avoid soaking	Yes	Good practice	Good practice	Good practice
Avoid harsh abrasives	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Needs oil or conditioning	Sometimes	No	No	No
Watch for deep grooves	Yes	Yes	Less likely	Less likely
Check for warping or cracks	Yes	Yes	Inspect damage	Inspect damage
Replace if hard to clean	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Quick Reminders

Wood:
Hand wash, dry promptly, avoid soaking, and condition with a food-safe board oil when needed.

Plastic:
Wash after use, check the maker before dishwashing, and replace when deep grooves or warping make it hard to clean.

Stainless Steel:
Wash with dish soap and water, rinse, dry to reduce water spots, and avoid unnecessary abrasive scrubbing.

Titanium:
Use simple soap-and-water care and follow the manufacturer’s dishwasher instructions for your specific board.

Best rule:
Clean after use, rinse well, dry completely, store with airflow, and follow the manufacturer’s care instructions for your particular board.