CARE GUIDE

Cleaning:

• Regular cleaning helps maintain the finish and prevents damage from dust or residues. Always avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive tools, or soaking in water, as these can strip the oil or raise the wood grain.
• Daily Dusting: Use a soft, lint-free cloth or microfiber cloth to gently dust the surface, following the direction of the wood grain to avoid scratches. For carved areas, use a soft brush or duster to remove dust from engravings without applying pressure.
• General Cleaning: Wipe with a slightly damp (not wet) cloth using warm water. If needed, add a mild, non-abrasive soap, but rinse thoroughly and dry immediately with a clean cloth to prevent moisture absorption. Avoid dishwashers, automated washers, or submerging the item.
• Deep Cleaning: For stubborn spots, use mineral spirits on a soft pad to clean without damaging the finish. After any soap use or water exposure, allow the wood to dry completely (1-2 hours) and reapply Danish oil to restore protection.

Maintenance:

• We recommend re-oiling the product every three or so years. Use only a danish oil. Apply per manufacturer directions.
• Repairing Damage: For scratches or water marks, gently rub with fine steel wool (0000 grade) along the grain, then re-oil the area. For deeper issues, sand the spot to bare wood and reapply oil.

Storage:

• Proper storage prevents warping, fading, or cracking due to environmental factors.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat sources (e.g., radiators, stoves), and high humidity areas like bathrooms or kitchens.
• Maintain stable room conditions: ideal temperature 18-22°C (64-72°F) and humidity 45-55% to minimize wood expansion or contraction.
• For display items, use protective boxes or covers when not in use. Keep away from children, pets, or areas prone to spills.

Cleaning:

• Regular cleaning helps maintain the appearance and prevents damage from dust or residues. Always avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive tools, or soaking in water, as these can damage the layers or cause delamination.
• Daily Dusting: Use a soft, lint-free cloth or microfiber cloth to gently dust the surface, following the wood grain to avoid scratches. For laser-cut details, use a soft brush or duster to remove dust from cutouts without applying pressure.
• General Cleaning: Wipe with a cloth dampened with mineral spirits. Avoid dishwashers, automated washers, or submerging the item.
• Deep Cleaning: For stubborn spots, use a diluted white vinegar solution on a soft cloth to clean without harming the wood.
• Any use of water may raise the grain, requiring gentle sanding to smooth the surface back down - only gently use 280 or higher grit sandpaper in the direction of the wood grain.

Maintenance:

• If desired, apply a thick, clear protective agent such as Danish oil or a polyurethane to protect the artwork.
• Repairing Damage: For minor scratches or marks, gently sand with fine-grit sandpaper (280 grade or higher) along the grain. For deeper issues, consult a professional to avoid affecting the layered structure.

Storage:

• Proper storage prevents warping, fading, or layer separation due to environmental factors.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat sources (e.g., radiators, stoves), and high humidity areas like bathrooms or kitchens.
• Maintain stable room conditions: ideal temperature 18-22°C (64-72°F) and humidity 45-55% to minimize wood expansion or contraction.
• For wall-hung items not in use, store vertically in protective covers or boxes. Keep away from children, pets, or areas prone to spills.

Cleaning:

• Regular cleaning helps maintain the finish and prevents damage from dust or residues. Always avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive tools, or soaking in water, as these can strip the oil or cause warping.
• Daily Dusting: Use a soft, lint-free cloth or microfiber cloth to gently dust the surface, following the wood grain to avoid scratches. For interior compartments, use a soft brush or duster to remove dust without applying pressure.
• General Cleaning: Wipe with a slightly damp (not wet) cloth using warm water. If needed, add a mild, non-abrasive soap, but rinse thoroughly and dry immediately with a clean cloth to prevent moisture absorption. Avoid dishwashers, automated washers, or submerging the item.
• Deep Cleaning: For stubborn spots, use a diluted mild soap solution on a soft cloth to clean without damaging the finish. After any soap use or water exposure, allow the wood to dry completely (1-2 hours) and reapply a wood oil to restore protection. For felt or fabric interiors, dab gently with a damp cloth only.

Maintenance:

• We recommend re-oiling the product every three or so years. Use a furniture-grade wood oil like polymerizing Danish oil. Apply per manufacturer directions.
• Repairing Damage: For scratches or water marks, gently rub with fine steel wool (0000 grade) along the grain, then re-oil the area. For deeper issues, sand the spot to bare wood and reapply oil.

Storage:

• Proper storage prevents warping, fading, or cracking due to environmental factors.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat sources (e.g., radiators, stoves), and high humidity areas like bathrooms or kitchens.
• Maintain stable room conditions: ideal temperature 18-22°C (64-72°F) and humidity 45-55% to minimize wood expansion or contraction.
• For jewelry cases, store upright or in display orientation to prevent tangling; for travel cases, any orientation unless specified. Use protective covers when not in use. Keep away from children, pets, or areas prone to spills.

Use:

• Do not use any cutting instruments on river or resin-coated charcuterie boards. While the resin and pigments are food safe for contact, cutting on it will permanently damage the appearance and open up channels that can harbor bacterial growth.
• We recommend against loose foods near any physically engraved portion of a board to avoid getting any food trapped within the carved valleys.

Cleaning:

• Regular cleaning helps maintain the finish and prevents damage from dust or residues. Always avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive tools, or soaking in water, as these can strip the oil or cause wood deformation.
• General Cleaning: Wipe with a slightly damp (not wet) cloth using warm water. If needed, add a mild, non-abrasive soap, but rinse thoroughly and dry immediately with a clean cloth to prevent moisture absorption. Avoid dishwashers, automated washers, or submerging the item. If oil finish has been stripped by soap, reapply oil after the board has finished drying
• Deep Cleaning: You may wash under warm water in a sink with gentle dish soap. Dry with a towel afterwards, and allow the wood to airdry further. After any soap use or water exposure, allow the wood to dry completely (1-2 hours) and reapply cutting board oil to restore protection.

Maintenance:

• We recommend re-oiling the product every three months, or whenever cleaned with soap. Use only a food-grade cutting board oil, followed by wood butter for added protection. Apply per manufacturer directions.
• Repairing Damage: For scratches or water marks, gently rub wood with fine steel wool (0000 grade) along the grain, then re-oil the area. Do not sand and apply any abrasives to any resin portion of a board.

Storage:

• Proper storage prevents warping, fading, or cracking due to environmental factors.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat sources (e.g., radiators, stoves), and high-humidity areas like bathrooms or kitchens.
• Maintain stable room conditions: ideal temperature 18-22°C (64-72°F) and humidity 45-55% to minimize wood expansion or contraction.
• For display items, use protective boxes or covers when not in use. Keep away from children, pets, or areas prone to spills.

Use:

• We recommend against cutting any food near physically carved portions of any board. Food can become trapped in this area, where it is more difficult to clean after use.

Cleaning:

• Regular cleaning helps maintain the finish and prevents damage from dust or residues. Always avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive tools, or soaking in water, as these can strip the oil or cause wood deformation.
• General Cleaning: Wipe with a slightly damp (not wet) cloth using warm water. If needed, add a mild, non-abrasive soap, but rinse thoroughly and dry immediately with a clean cloth to prevent moisture absorption. Avoid dishwashers, automated washers, or submerging the item. If oil finish has been stripped by soap, reapply oil after the board has finished drying
• Deep Cleaning: You may wash under warm water in a sink with gentle dish soap. Dry with a towel afterwards, and allow the wood to airdry further. After any soap use or water exposure, allow the wood to dry completely (1-2 hours) and reapply cutting board oil to restore protection.
• Physically carved portions can trap food. If food becomes trapped we recommend using a pick to remove any stuck food particles.

Maintenance:

• We recommend re-oiling the product every month, or whenever cleaned with soap. Use only a food-grade cutting board oil, followed by wood butter for added protection. Apply per manufacturer directions.
• Repairing Damage: For scratches or water marks, gently rub wood with fine steel wool (0000 grade) along the grain, then re-oil the area.

Storage:

• Proper storage prevents warping, fading, or cracking due to environmental factors.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat sources (e.g., radiators, stoves), and high humidity areas like bathrooms or kitchens.
• Maintain stable room conditions: ideal temperature 18-22°C (64-72°F) and humidity 45-55% to minimize wood expansion or contraction.
• For display items, use protective boxes or covers when not in use. Keep away from children, pets, or areas prone to spills.

Use:

• Always use placemats and coasters whenever hot, cold, or moist dinnerware is placed on a table. Extreme temperatures, as well as moisture can damage or stain the wood.

Cleaning:

• Regular cleaning helps maintain the finish and prevents damage from dust or residues. Always avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive tools, or soaking in water, as these can strip the oil or cause warping.
• Daily Dusting: Use a soft, lint-free cloth or microfiber cloth to gently dust the surface, following the wood grain to avoid scratches. For interior compartments, use a soft brush or duster to remove dust without applying pressure.
• General Cleaning: Wipe with a slightly damp (not wet) cloth using warm water. If needed, add a mild, non-abrasive soap, but rinse thoroughly and dry immediately with a clean cloth to prevent moisture absorption. Avoid dishwashers, automated washers, or submerging the item.
• Deep Cleaning: For stubborn spots, use a diluted mild soap solution on a soft cloth to clean without damaging the finish. After any soap use or water exposure, allow the wood to dry completely (1-2 hours) and reapply a wood oil to restore protection. For felt or fabric interiors, dab gently with a damp cloth only.

Maintenance:

• We recommend re-oiling the product every three to 10 years. Use a furniture-grade wood oil. Refer to the finish section below.
• Repairing Damage: For scratches or water marks, gently rub with fine steel wool (0000 grade) along the grain, then re-oil the area. For deeper issues, sand the spot to bare wood and reapply the original oil.

Storage:

• Proper storage prevents warping, fading, or cracking due to environmental factors.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat sources (e.g., radiators, stoves), and high humidity areas like bathrooms or kitchens.
• Maintain stable room conditions: ideal temperature 18-22°C (64-72°F) and humidity 45-55% to minimize wood expansion or contraction.
• Use protective covers when not in use. Keep away from children, pets, or areas prone to spills.

Finishes:

• Some of our furniture is finished using a penetrating oil, while other pieces are finished using a hardwax oil. Only by special request do we finish furniture using a stain or paint. Please refer to the lower categories for the one that is right for you. If you are unsure what your furniture is finished with, please reach out to us.

Penetrating Oils:

• This includes tung oils, linseed oils, and other finishes based on them (like Danish oil). The documentation and original email chain for your custom order should include details on what was used.
• If you need to repair a piece finished with a penetrating oil, sand down the spot until the damage is no longer visible, ensuring the sanding goes up to at least 220 grit and the surface is uniformly smooth - then reapply the matching oil. While sanding, ensure that if the stain is deep, you sand around the area as well to keep as much of a smooth surface as possible, as opposed to sanding down a single small spot and creating a valley in the wood.
• Penetrating, natural oils are known to be exothermic when curing (risk of fire), and have been known to spontaneously combust when placed into confined spaces such as trash cans. Take this warning seriously. We recommend leaving soiled rags laid out on the floor until they have cured, at which point they no longer carry any risk of fire.

Hardwax Oils:

• As of 2025 the hardwax oil we primarily use is Rubio Monocoat. Please refer to the original email chain for your order, or the original documents in order to determine which color of Rubio was used.
• Some of our Rubio Monocoat pieces have been finished with an additional layer of high-carbon ceramic coating. Most brands should not interfere with each other or leave any visible difference.
• Rubio Monocoat, and ceramic coatings can be cleaned using a damp rag. We still recommend using coasters and placemats, even though Rubio Monocoat and ceramic coatings are less susceptible to forming rings than other finishes.
• Rubio Monocoat can be spot-repaired without issue. It does not require the entire piece to be sanded for repair. You should sand down the affected area until the abnormality is not visible, with a fadeout towards the rest of the furniture piece. Matching Rubio Monocoat should be applied following the directions. It is important to note that ceramic coating can repel Rubio Monocoat, so you should ensure that it has been removed for a good distance past your repair site.
• To repair a ceramic coating, simply reapply your preferred coating following the directions. Multiple coatings are often better than a single coat.
• NOTE* Rubio Monocoat contains flammable oils. It is important to note that any rag soaked with this may spontaneously combust without adequate ventilation. This is well documented, so do not dismiss this warning. We recommend that any soiled rags be placed spread out on the floor. Once the rag is dry/cured, it no longer has any danger of combustion. This is because the curing process is exothermic (It generates heat) - so don't put wet rags in a trash can.

Use:

• For EDC trays, we recommend against significant exposure to carbon-soiled gun oils. We recommend that any firearm you keep on a wooden EDC tray be maintained with a minimal, manufacturer-recommended oil amount. We recommend against keeping any firearm that is maintained "wet" on a wooden surface, as while some gun oils are safe on wood, the carbon buildup in the oil can damage and stain the wood.

Cleaning:

• Regular cleaning helps maintain the finish and prevents damage from dust or residues. Always avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive tools, or soaking in water, as these can strip the oil or cause warping.
• Daily Dusting: Use a soft, lint-free cloth or microfiber cloth to gently dust the surface, following the wood grain to avoid scratches. For interior compartments, use a soft brush or duster to remove dust without applying pressure.
• General Cleaning: Wipe with a slightly damp (not wet) cloth using warm water. If needed, add a mild, non-abrasive soap, but rinse thoroughly and dry immediately with a clean cloth to prevent moisture absorption. Avoid dishwashers, automated washers, or submerging the item.
• Deep Cleaning: For stubborn spots, use a diluted mild soap solution on a soft cloth to clean without damaging the finish. After any soap use or water exposure, allow the wood to dry completely (1-2 hours) and reapply a wood oil to restore protection. For felt or fabric interiors, dab gently with a damp cloth only.

Maintenance:

• We recommend re-oiling the product every three or so years. Use a furniture-grade wood oil like polymerizing Danish oil. Apply per manufacturer directions.
• Repairing Damage: For scratches or water marks, gently rub with fine steel wool (0000 grade) along the grain, then re-oil the area. For deeper issues, sand the spot to bare wood and reapply oil.

Storage:

• Proper storage prevents warping, fading, or cracking due to environmental factors.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat sources (e.g., radiators, stoves), and high humidity areas like bathrooms or kitchens.
• Maintain stable room conditions: ideal temperature 18-22°C (64-72°F) and humidity 45-55% to minimize wood expansion or contraction.
• Use protective covers when not in use. Keep away from children, pets, or areas prone to spills.

Use:

• We recommend against using a tray for any cutting.
• We recommend against using any loose food in tray compartments with physical engraving. The carving can catch food particles that can make cleaning more difficult.

Cleaning:

• Regular cleaning helps maintain the finish and prevents damage from dust or residues. Always avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive tools, or soaking in water, as these can strip the oil or cause wood deformation.
• General Cleaning: Wipe with a slightly damp (not wet) cloth using warm water. If needed, add a mild, non-abrasive soap, but rinse thoroughly and dry immediately with a clean cloth to prevent moisture absorption. Avoid dishwashers, automated washers, or submerging the item. If oil finish has been stripped by soap, reapply oil after the board has finished drying
• Deep Cleaning: You may wash under warm water in a sink with gentle dish soap. Dry with a towel afterwards, and allow the wood to airdry further. After any soap use or water exposure, allow the wood to dry completely (1-2 hours) and reapply cutting board oil to restore protection.
• Physically carved portions can trap food. If food becomes trapped we recommend using a pick to remove any stuck food particles.

Maintenance:

• We recommend re-oiling the product every month, or whenever cleaned with soap. Use only a food-grade cutting board oil, followed by wood butter for added protection. Apply per manufacturer directions.
• Repairing Damage: For scratches or water marks, gently rub wood with fine steel wool (0000 grade) along the grain, then re-oil the area.

Storage:

• Proper storage prevents warping, fading, or cracking due to environmental factors.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat sources (e.g., radiators, stoves), and high humidity areas like bathrooms or kitchens.
• Maintain stable room conditions: ideal temperature 18-22°C (64-72°F) and humidity 45-55% to minimize wood expansion or contraction.
• For display items, use protective boxes or covers when not in use. Keep away from children, pets, or areas prone to spills.

Our oil and wood butter is what we recommend for kitchenware items. It is usable for furniture and home goods as well, but not ideal since it will have to be frequently reapplied. These are ideal finishes for kitchenware that will be frequently cleaned. Soap based cleaning will strip off any finish, so it is optimal to use finishes that are quick and easy to apply with minimal cost.

We recommend applying cutting board oil first to products. Pour some oil directly onto the product and then rub on, ensuring to cover the entire product thoroughly. Allow the cutting board oil to soak in for approximately 30 minutes before wiping off any extra. Excess cutting board oil can be discarded into a trashcan without hazard.

We recommend applying wood butter after cutting board oil has already been applied to maximize how long a supply of wood butter will endure. Apply our wood butter by taking a cloth and scooping some wood butter out of the tin using the cloth. Rub the wood butter on the product evenly until the entire product has the glossy shine that the wood butter will create. Allow the wood butter to cure on the product for approximately 30 minutes, then wipe off remaining wood butter. Like the cutting board oil, excess wood butter can be discarded into a trash can without hazard.