The way to properly season a wooden cutting board is to slather it with mineral oil, olive oil, or coconut oil; rub it in a circular motion, let it dry, then repeat on the other side.

Because my cutting board instantly smelled great during this process, I thought this might be the winner. Unfortunately, the stain remained, but I was pleased with the fresh, clean scent.

Abode These 6 self-cleaning knife and cutting board tools will save you time — and energy UV lights and dryers do the heavy lifting for knives and cutting boards. By Julianna Chen Jul. 17, 2025 | ...