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butcher cutting block....

Gibson486

Gibson486

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I just bought a butcher cutting block at chinatown. It's one of those cutting boards that is a 14 inch in diameter and about 4 inch thick in height (a cutting board for chopping with a bitcher knife). Even though it was shrink wrapped, the person told me that I should make sure to soak this thing in water for a whole day. Is this true? I was just thinking that a good rinse would suffice.
 
I assume it is made of wood? The problem with wood is that it soaks up liquids and can be a host for bacteria. Maybe soaking it would prevent it from soaking up the blood the first time you use it.
 
Originally posted by: thelanx
I assume it is made of wood? The problem with wood is that it soaks up liquids and can be a host for bacteria. Maybe soaking it would prevent it from soaking up the blood the first time you use it.
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yeah, it is made of wood. That's a good point. I thought the saleswoman was telling me because I was looking at it as of it was dirty (and it kind of was).
 
I have a butchers block attached to a cart on wheels.
Yes you should soak it for 24 hours and let it throughly dry before using.
 
Originally posted by: Gibson486
I just bought a butcher cutting block at chinatown. It's one of those cutting boards that is a 14 inch in diameter and about 4 inch thick in height (a cutting board for chopping with a bitcher knife). Even though it was shrink wrapped, the person told me that I should make sure to soak this thing in water for a whole day. Is this true? I was just thinking that a good rinse would suffice.
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And please, keep it clean. They are difficult to maintain.
 
well i soaked it for 24 hours.....after it dried, it cracked🙁 It's not just a small crack either, this crack is huge......
 
Originally posted by: Gibson486
well i soaked it for 24 hours.....after it dried, it cracked🙁 It's not just a small crack either, this crack is huge......
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get money back?
 
Originally posted by: fitzov
Originally posted by: Gibson486
well i soaked it for 24 hours.....after it dried, it cracked🙁 It's not just a small crack either, this crack is huge......
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get money back?
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It was only $10.....plus it's from a chinese supermarket, so that is not happening.
 
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