I just bought a maple chopping board yesterday, used it twice, and it cracked. What was I doing wrong?

Question

I washed it both times after use under the sink with a little water and soap, and I immediately towel dried it until it was slightly damp, then I left it on the towel to dry some more. One day later, I see a crack on it. I'm going to return it, and I'm pretty sure I can get a refund, but is there something I did wrong?

I know they require more maintenance than plastic cutting boards, but I thought I was pretty careful.

Answer 1

You definitely got a defective board.

2 days with no wood oil wouldn't cause a crack.

Bring it back, you'll definately get a refund, but as the above poster said, grab some wood oil while your there.

Answer 2

Return it. Oiling shouldn't make a difference. It was not good wood.

Find a bamboo cutting board.

Answer 3

you should have OILED it with mineral oil BEFORE using it. (mineral oil found in ANY store)

Answer 4

not your fault. must be faulty.

Answer 5

You didn't season it with oil first.  By just doing soap and water you dried it out.  Chopping blocks have to be seasoned or they will nearly always split.

Answer 6

you used it...too hard?