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If you want your wooden or bamboo kitchen board to last 5 to 10 years, the simplest method is to apply a thin coat of food safe mineral oil every 3 to 4 weeks, using about 1 to 2 teaspoons per side on a standard 45x35cm board. Work the oil in with a soft cloth, let it soak for at least 20 minutes, then wipe away any excess so the surface is dry to the touch. Why oiling your cutting board matters Every time you wash a chopping board, a little moisture escapes from the wood or bamboo. Without oil,...

If you want your wooden chopping board to last 5 to 10 years, the simplest method is to apply a thin coat of food safe oil every 4 to 6 weeks: about 5 to 10 ml per side for a 45x35cm board, rubbed in with a soft cloth until the surface looks evenly nourished and no longer dry. Why oiling your wooden chopping board matters Every time you wash a wooden chopping board, a little moisture is pulled out of the fibres. If you never replace that moisture with oil, the board begins to dry, warp and crack. Regular oiling...