FAQ
1. What is Purita?
Purita is a wood-care brand focused on simple, thoughtfully selected ingredients for maintaining wooden kitchenware. Purita was developed by Siciliano Woodworking Co. from hands-on experience working with and caring for wood.
2. What products does Purita offer?
Purita currently offers Wood Balm, Wood Wash, and the Starter Care Kit, giving you the essentials for cleaning and conditioning wooden kitchenware.
3. What can I use Purita products on?
Purita products are designed for wooden cutting boards, butcher blocks, utensils, serving boards, bowls, and other compatible wooden kitchenware.
4. Are Purita products food-contact safe?
Purita Wood Balm is made with ingredients selected for use on wooden kitchenware and food-contact surfaces when used as directed. Always follow the directions provided with each product.
5. Does Purita use mineral oil or petroleum?
Purita Wood Balm contains no mineral oil or petroleum. It's made with just MCT Oil and beeswax.
6. Why doesn't Purita use mineral oil?
We wanted to create a simple wood-care formula using ingredients that fit Purita's approach to wood care. Instead, our Wood Balm uses MCT Oil and beeswax.
7. What is MCT Oil?
MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides. The MCT Oil used in Purita Wood Balm provides a stable, liquid oil that can penetrate and condition wood.
8. Why does Purita use beeswax?
Beeswax complements the MCT Oil by adding body to the balm and leaving a conditioned, smooth surface after application.
9. What is Castile soap?
Castile soap is a vegetable-oil-based soap. Purita Wood Wash uses concentrated Castile soap as a simple way to clean wooden kitchenware.
10. Why is Purita Wood Wash concentrated?
Because a small amount goes a long way. Simply mix a few pumps into warm water when you're ready to clean your wooden kitchenware.
11. What's the difference between Wood Wash and Wood Balm?
Wood Wash cleans your wooden kitchenware. Wood Balm conditions the wood and helps replenish it when it begins to look or feel dry.
12. Do I need to use Wood Balm every time I wash my cutting board?
No. Wash your board whenever it needs cleaning and condition it when the wood begins looking dry, dull, faded, or feels rough.
13. How often should wooden kitchenware be conditioned?
There's no universal schedule. How often wood needs conditioning depends on how frequently it's used and washed, as well as the environment it's kept in. Let the wood tell you when it's ready.
14. Why shouldn't I soak wooden kitchenware?
Wood absorbs and releases moisture. Prolonged soaking can cause excessive moisture absorption and increase the risk of swelling, warping, cracking, or other damage.
15. Can wooden cutting boards go in the dishwasher?
Generally, no. The prolonged water exposure and high heat of a dishwasher can be hard on wooden cutting boards. Hand washing is the better approach.
16. Can I use olive oil or vegetable oil to condition my cutting board?
We don't recommend conventional cooking oils for conditioning wood because many are more susceptible to oxidation and can eventually develop undesirable odors or flavors.
17. How do I know when my cutting board needs attention?
Look for a dry or dull appearance, faded color, increased roughness, or a surface that no longer feels as conditioned as it normally does.
18. Where are Purita products made?
Purita products are prepared and packaged in the United States using carefully selected ingredients and materials sourced from our suppliers.
19. How should I store my Purita products?
Keep them tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from excessive heat and direct sunlight. Always allow your wood-care tools and applicators to dry properly between uses.
20. What makes Purita different?
Purita grew out of woodworking rather than simply creating another household product. Our approach is straightforward: understand the material, keep the routine simple, and use thoughtfully selected ingredients to take care of the wooden pieces you use every day.