Protect your investment with the
Bear Necessities™ Wood Care System
🐻 Bear Necessities™ Wood Care System
Simple care. Honest ingredients. Made for wood that works.
Our Bear Necessities™ 3-Step Wood Care System is designed to keep your cutting boards, butcher blocks, and wooden kitchen tools clean, conditioned, and protected — without fillers, gimmicks, or harsh chemicals.
Each product does one job well. Together, they keep your boards looking good and lasting longer.
🌲 Why Choose Bear Necessities?
✅ Food-Safe Formulas - Made for surfaces that touch real food, used in real kitchens.
✅ Simple, Purpose-Built Products - Each item does one job well — clean, condition, or protect — no fillers, no confusion.
✅ Small-Batch & Carefully Made - Produced in small batches with attention to consistency and quality.
✅ Designed for Working Wood - Made for cutting boards and kitchen tools that get used, washed, and used again.
🛁 Step 1: Bear Necessities Board Bath™
Clean gently. Rinse clean. Start fresh.
Momma Bear Board Bath™ is a gentle, wood-safe cleanser made to wash away food residue without stripping or drying your board.
Bear Necessities Board Bath™ is a gentle, wood-safe cleanser made to wash away food residue without stripping or drying your board. Made with castile soap, distilled water, white vinegar, kosher salt, and food-safe lemon oil, it is crafted with simple, effective ingredients suitable for regular care of food-contact wood surfaces.
Use it to:
Clean cutting boards after use
Remove food oils and buildup
Prep wood before oiling or waxing
How to use:
Apply a small amount with a damp cloth or sponge
Wash the surface gently
Rinse and dry immediately
Ingredients: Castile soap, distilled water, white vinegar, kosher salt, and food-safe lemon oil.
✔ Made with simple, straightforward ingredients
✔ Designed for food-contact surfaces
✔ Leaves wood clean, not thirsty
🍯 Step 2: Bear Necessities Wood Honey™
Feed the wood. Bring it back to life.
Bear Necessities Wood Honey™ is a 100% food-safe conditioning blend that soaks deep into the grain to restore moisture and help protect against drying and cracking. Made with NSF food-grade mineral oil, organic fractionated coconut oil, vitamin E, and food-safe lemon oil, it nourishes wood with ingredients chosen for both performance and peace of mind.
Best for:
Monthly conditioning
Dry or dull boards
Reviving older pieces
How to use:
Apply a few drops to a lint-free cloth
Rub evenly with the grain
Let soak for about 2 hours
Wipe off excess
Ingredients: NSF food-grade mineral oil, organic fractionated coconut oil, vitamin E, and food-safe lemon oil.
✔ 100% food-safe
✔ Made with naturally derived ingredients where possible
✔ Deep-penetrating
✔ Enhances natural grain color
🐾 Step 3: Bear Necessities Wood Wax™
Seal it. Protect it. Finish strong.
Bear Necessities Wood Wax™ is a 100% food-safe finishing blend that locks in moisture and adds a soft, protective finish to help repel water and everyday messes. Made with NSF food-grade mineral oil, organic beeswax, vegan carnauba wax, and food-safe lemon oil, it gives wood a smooth, natural feel without unnecessary additives.
Best for:
Final protection after oiling
Extra durability
A smooth, hand-rubbed feel
How to use:
Apply a small amount with a clean, dry cloth
Let sit about 2 hours
Buff to a soft sheen
Ingredients: NSF food-grade mineral oil, organic beeswax, vegan carnauba wax, and food-safe lemon oil.
✔ 100% food-safe
✔ Made with natural waxes
✔ Adds water resistance
✔ Leaves a smooth, natural finish
🪵 The Bear Necessities™ Care Rhythm
After use:
→ Board Bath™
Every 4–6 weeks:
→ Wood Honey™
As needed for protection:
→ Papa Bear Wood Wax™
Simple. Sensible. Built for real kitchens.
🐻 Why We Made Bear Necessities™
We make wooden goods meant to be used, not babied. These care products were created to match that philosophy — straightforward, effective, and honest. No mystery ingredients. No complicated routines. Just good care for good wood.
