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If you want your wooden chopping board to last 5 to 10 years, the best oil for wooden chopping boards is food grade mineral oil applied in a thin coat every 4 to 6 weeks. For extra protection, a mineral oil and natural wax blend keeps boards like our 45x35cm Deer & Oak Large Acacia Board sealed against moisture and stains. Why mineral oil is the best oil for wooden chopping boards Wooden chopping boards live a hard life. They deal with knives, water, heat and food acids every single day. The right oil keeps the board fibres flexible so...

If you want to know how to clean a wooden chopping board safely and effectively, lemon and salt for cleaning wooden board surfaces is one of the best natural methods. A single lemon and 15 g of coarse salt can lift stains, reduce odours and freshen the surface of a well maintained board in under 10 minutes when used on properly sealed wood like Deer & Oak boards. Why lemon and salt works on a wooden board Lemon and salt for cleaning wooden board care works because each ingredient has a clear job. Coarse salt acts as a gentle abrasive,...

If you want the Stanley Tucci chopping board cleaning method, start with this simple rule: clean your wooden cutting board within 2 minutes of use, then deep clean and oil it every 2 to 4 weeks. That schedule keeps a 45x35cm board in good condition for 5 to 10 years, protects your knives and keeps food flavours clean. What is the Stanley Tucci style chopping board cleaning method? Stanley Tucci cooks on camera the way many of us cook at home: generous olive oil, plenty of garlic and always on a solid wooden board. His cleaning approach, as seen in...

If you want your bamboo chopping board to last 5 to 10 years instead of warping or cracking within 12 months, you should oil it every 3 to 4 weeks. For Moso bamboo boards like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board at 45x35cm and 1.8kg, a light coat of food safe oil creates a water resistant barrier that keeps the board flatter, safer and easier to clean. Why oil a bamboo chopping board at all? Bamboo is naturally hard and dense, which is exactly what you want in a daily cutting board. The catch is that dry bamboo absorbs...