Product care
Care
We make our tools from solid hardwood and finish them with natural oil. A quick wash, thorough drying, and an occasional coat of food-grade flax or walnut oil help keep the wood pleasant to use.
Hand wash
Wash with mild soap and water rather than putting hardwood tools in the dishwasher.
Dry promptly
Wipe the tool dry after washing and let it finish air-drying before storage.
Refresh the finish
Use food-grade flax (flaxseed) oil or walnut oil when the wood looks or feels dry.
After bread day
Wash your tool by hand with warm water and a little mild dish soap. Gently remove any dough or starter, rinse, and wipe dry with a clean towel. Let it finish air-drying before putting it away.
Do not leave it soaking in a bowl or sink, and keep it out of the dishwasher. Store it somewhere dry, away from prolonged heat or direct contact with a hot pan.
Choose the right oil
Use food-grade flax oil (also called flaxseed oil) or food-grade walnut oil. These are the oils we recommend for refreshing the finish. You do not need a plastic coating, varnish, or stain.
Choose oil explicitly suitable for food use. Do not use boiled linseed oil or a general-purpose hardware-store wood finish.
Refresh the finish when it needs it
If the wood begins to look dull or feel dry, start with a clean, completely dry tool. Wipe on a thin coat of your chosen oil, just a couple drops is enough.
There is no fixed calendar for re-oiling. How often you bake and wash the tool will affect how often it needs attention.
Wood changes with use
Grain and color vary from piece to piece, and the surface will develop character as you use it. That is one of the joys of working with solid hardwood.