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If you want the safest everyday chopping board for a typical UK kitchen, a sealed moso bamboo board used with separate boards for raw meat is usually safer than a single soft wooden board, because it absorbs up to 30% less moisture and is less prone to deep cuts where bacteria can sit. The safest set up is 2 or 3 boards: 1 bamboo board for fruit and veg, 1 bamboo or acacia board for cooked food and bread, and a separate board for raw meat and fish. Bamboo vs wooden chopping boards: what actually makes a board “safer”? Safety...

If you want a chopping board that is kind to knives, lasts at least 5 to 10 years and stays hygienic with simple care, the best wood for most home kitchens is hard maple or quality Moso bamboo, with acacia close behind for those who prefer a richer grain and slightly softer feel. Bamboo vs acacia vs maple: which wood actually works best? When people ask about the best wood for a chopping board or kitchen cutting board, they usually care about five things: knife friendliness, durability, hygiene, eco credentials and how it looks on the worktop. Here is how...

If you want your wooden cutting board to last 5 to 10 years, the simplest upgrade to your routine is this: clean it with coarse salt and water once a week. Salt gently scrubs the surface, draws out moisture and odours, and helps keep boards like our 45x35cm Large Bamboo Board (1.8kg) and 45x35cm Large Acacia Board (2.1kg) in good condition without harsh chemicals. Why clean a wooden cutting board with salt instead of harsh detergents? Wooden and bamboo boards are naturally porous. Heavy use of strong detergents or soaking in water can cause warping, cracking and raised grain in...

If you want to know how to clean and deodorise a wooden cutting board quickly, the simplest method is to use half a lemon and 1 tablespoon of coarse salt per 1,000 cm² of board surface, then rinse and dry within 5 minutes. On a 45x35cm board that’s roughly 1.5 tablespoons of salt. Used correctly, lemon and salt on a wooden cutting board will freshen smells and lift light stains without damaging quality bamboo or acacia boards. Why use lemon and salt on a wooden cutting board? Lemon and salt work together in a very practical way. The coarse salt...