[header] How to clean wooden cutting boards [title] Choose a cutting board made of hard wood. [step] Cutting boards made of soft woods split more easily, and bacteria grow in the cuts a knife leaves behind. If you pick a cutting board made of a harder wood, like maple, walnut, or cherry, it will resist being cracked or nicked. 
This will keep it safe and looking good for a long time. [title] Consider seasoning it with mineral oil before use.