"Pylls, Barry" wrote:
>
> I use a kleenex to spread peanut oil on my cutting board
> to prevent it from drying up. Kleenex shreds very easily.
> It just turns to goo, leaving sludge everywhere. A bit of
> a pain.
>
> The logical alternative is to use a rag. But this seems
> environmentally unfriendly because it will be soaked with
> oil and take lots of soap and water to wash out. (The
> shredding kleenex is also environmentally hostile, but I
> tend to think less so because there so little of it).
>
> What is normal practice?
>
> Thanks.


Use your fingers. Easy to wash and environmentally sound. Pour a small
puddle of oil on the board and spread it with your fingers or the side
of your hand.