Boos Mystery Oil

While at my favorite, local cutlery shop, I wanted to find something to keep my bamboo boards in working order. In the wood cutting boards section, I found Boos Mystery Oil. Boos is a fine maker of wood cutting boards and butcher blocks. If its good enough for Boos boards, it should be fine for my $20 Target bamboo special.

What’s the mystery with Mystery Oil? Apparently, its a secret blend of tung oil, mineral oil, and linseed oil. Recommended use is every 4-6 weeks, but I reach for Mystery Oil everytime I see my boards looking a bit dry or cut. It reconditions very well. You can see in the following picture the before and after of two different bamboo boards. The unconditioned board, is dull. The conditioned board is glossy and the cuts have swelled and diminished some.

To apply, liberally cover the board in oil. Let it set for a couple of minutes to penetrate the wood fibers. Then wipe off. Dispose of the rags or paper towels used in the process.