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Plastic (polyethylene) cutting boards tend to get worn with use, eventually leading to an unsightly (and often unsanitary) surface. Between cut marks...
Materials in addition to your old cutting boards dropcloth/newspaper/garbage bag clamps sander Sandpaper (ideally 25 grit through 80...
Cover your work surface with a drop cloth, newspaper, etc. to catch the remnants of the sanding. Using the clamps, securely affix the cutting board t...
Using the metal dish scrubber or extra-course steel wool, scrape the surface to remove any loose burs of plastic and begin to clean the surface. The l...
Sand the surface of the board using the coarsest grit of sandpaper. Ideally, I start with 25grit and progress to finishing with 80grit. If you start t...
Depending on the depth of cuts, grit of sandpaper, and strength of the sander you're using, sanding alone may not be enough. If you aren't able to san...
To help expedite the process, periodically wipe the surface with the steel wool/scrubber to remove any burs and the dust that the sander has kicked u...
As the sanding process will alter the shape of the board slightly, I take a blade and scrape the edges of the board to get a nice clean bevel after I...
Cleaning the board should be a three-step process. First, rinse with water in a sink to remove loose dust and particles. Second, apply kitchen soa...
Not only is the fresh surface more sanitary (deep crevices can collect and breed bacteria), but it will also help prolong the sharpness of the edge o...
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