If you've ever owned a beautiful wooden cutting board, you know the routine. Hand wash only. Dry immediately. Oil it every few weeks. Store it flat. Don't let it near the sink too long.
We decided that was too much to ask. Every single Quinlan Treasures cutting board — Small, Medium, and Large — goes straight into the dishwasher. Hot water, full cycle, every time. It comes out looking exactly like it went in.
A Note from Linda
"I used to have a gorgeous wooden board that I was terrified to get wet. It sat on my counter looking pretty but I barely used it because cleanup was such a production. When I found these boards, the first thing I did was put one in the dishwasher just to see. It came out perfect. That was it — I was sold."
— Linda Quinlan, Quinlan Treasures
Why Wooden Boards Can't Handle the Dishwasher
Traditional wooden cutting boards are made of natural wood fibers that absorb water. When exposed to the heat and prolonged moisture of a dishwasher cycle, those fibers swell, then dry unevenly — causing warping, cracking, and splitting. Over time, those cracks become hiding spots for bacteria, which is the last thing you want on a surface where you're preparing food.
That's why every wooden board comes with the same warning: hand wash only. It's not a preference — it's a requirement to keep the board from falling apart.
Wood vs. Quinlan Treasures
How Our Boards Stay Strong in the Dishwasher
Quinlan Treasures boards are made from premium pinewood fibers that have been compressed under high pressure and bound with a food-grade resin. This process creates a dense, non-porous surface that simply doesn't absorb water the way natural wood does.
There are no open grain lines for water to seep into. No natural oils to wash away. No fibers to swell and separate. The board that goes into your dishwasher is the same board that comes out — cycle after cycle, year after year.
Dishwasher Tips for Your Quinlan Board
- Place flat on the bottom rack or stand upright in the side slots — either works perfectly.
- Use your regular dishwasher detergent — no special soap needed.
- Hot water cycles are fine — the board handles them without issue.
- After the cycle, remove and let air dry or towel dry — it's ready to use again immediately.
- No oiling, no conditioning, no special storage required. Just use it and wash it.
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