Wood and poly cutting boards collect dried-on residue and a raised surface layer that a sponge does not remove. The F. Dick Blank-Boy is a compact 3.5-inch scraper that takes that layer off, so the board is clean and smooth again.
Scraping removes the residue that sits in the knife marks, where bacteria can collect, and it restores a flat surface for safe cutting. The small size works well on a home board as well as on a line where boards are scraped at the end of each shift. Draw it across the board with even pressure, following the grain on wood.
Regular scraping also extends the life of a board.
For heavy cleaning of butcher blocks and char-broiler grates, the F. Dick block brush with steel bristles is more aggressive. After scraping a wood board, wash it, dry it upright and oil it when it looks dry. Our cutting boards page lists the boards we carry.
