Food Kitchen Tools & Products Amazon Reviewers Swear by This Oil to Restore Dull, Discolored Wood Cutting Boards And it’s only $15. By Nina Huang Nina Huang Nina Huang is a lifestyle writer focusing on beauty, fashion, entertainment, home, and food. You'll find her work on People, InStyle, Real Simple, Entertainment Weekly, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, and other Meredith publications. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 28, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. amazon.com No kitchen is complete without a cutting board, but choosing and caring for one is just as important. Cracks in cutting boards can easily turn into breeding grounds for bacteria, while those with wood cutting boards also have to face discoloration and dullness over time. That's why treating and re-oiling your wood butcher's block or board is necessary, and Amazon shoppers trust John Boos' Mystery Oil to get the job done. For cheese boards or cutting boards that act both as a functional piece as well as a decorative item in the kitchen, Mystery Oil—which has more than 7,600 five-star ratings at Amazon—is key to prolonging the life of a board. A food-grade oil that protects and nourishes your wood cutting board, John Boos' Mystery Oil is easily absorbed into cracks to restore any moisture loss. It not only refreshes a wood board's colors, but can slow down and prevent future loss of shine, too. amazon.com To buy: $15; amazon.com. To start caring for your cutting board, all you have to do is first wash it with hot soapy water and let it dry completely. Cover its surface with the Block Mystery Oil, let it sit overnight, then wipe away any excess oil with a cloth or paper towel. The brand recommends repeating this process once per month, or when you've noticed that your board is becoming dry and lighter in color. You can even take it a step further by sealing in the oil with the brand's Mystery Cream—both of which are available in a set. It's Time to Oil Your Cutting Boards and Wood Furniture—Here's How Of course, the Block Mystery Oil serves not just cutting boards: Amazon shoppers have used it on other wooden furniture and kitchen items around the house, like tabletops, floating shelves, spatulas, and mixing spoons. It's "definitely a must-have for maintaining your cutting board," said a reviewer, while another added the oil "breathes new life into old wood." Many simply said it leaves their old wooden pieces at home "like new." 5 Ways to Clean and Maintain Your Wood Cutting Board to Keep It Germ-Free John Boos' oil is available in various sizes and sets at Amazon, including a gallon-sized refill for those who already have a bottle. Shop it below to freshen up your wooden decor pieces at home. John Boos Mystery Oil 32-Ounce amazon.com Buy Now To buy: $23 (was $42); amazon.com. John Boos 16-Ounce Mystery Oil Set of 6 amazon.com Buy Now To buy: $60; amazon.com. John Boos Mystery Oil and Board Cream amazon.com Buy Now To buy: $22 (was $24); amazon.com. John Boos Mystery Oil 128-Ounce amazon.com Buy Now To buy: $51; amazon.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit