Caring for your wooden cutting board may not be as simple as you are led to believe. No, no one would classify it under the word complex. Still, though, if you want to ensure that it is appropriately sanitized each time you use it, you need to partake in some prep work before and after each use.
First off, wooden cutting boards are not dishwasher safe and if this is an issue for you, opt for a different kind of cutting board. For starters, you always need to clean it after you use it thoroughly.
Remember, you will most likely be preparing raw meat on it, and you do not want to mess with the bacteria and potential health issues that go along with it.
To do so, merely wash it with soap and water but try to avoid submerging it. This can cause the rails to split and compromise its integrity.
Once it has dried, which you can do with a paper towel, mix a blend of vinegar (one teaspoon) and water (one quart). From there, take a paper towel, dampen it with the solution, and apply it to the cutting board.