News — bamboo chopping board

No, you should not put a wooden cutting board in the dishwasher. Even a single 70°C dishwasher cycle can warp, crack and strip the natural oils from wood, cutting its lifespan from 5 to 10 years down to just 1 to 2 years. If you want a board that lasts, you need to hand wash it and choose a board designed for that kind of care. Why you should keep wooden boards out of the dishwasher Wood and dishwashers simply don’t get along. A dishwasher uses high heat, aggressive detergents and long soak times. Wood prefers short contact with warm...

If you want to know how to oil wooden cutting board properly, the simplest rule is this: apply a thin coat of food safe mineral oil every 3 to 4 weeks, or whenever your board looks dry, and let it soak for at least 20 minutes before wiping off the excess. Done regularly, this routine can help a quality board like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board last 5 to 10 years of daily use. Why you need to oil a wooden cutting board Wood and bamboo are natural materials that slowly dry out. Without oil, they start to...

The best way to clean a wooden chopping board is to wash it within 2 minutes of use with hot water at about 50–60°C, a small amount of mild washing up liquid, then dry it upright for at least 4 hours before putting it away. Done consistently, this simple routine keeps your board hygienic for 5–10 years without warping, cracking or smells. Why wooden chopping boards need a different cleaning routine Wood is naturally porous. That sounds worrying, but it is actually one of its strengths. Good quality bamboo and hardwood boards draw moisture into the top fibres, where it...

If you are wondering whether beeswax is good for bamboo chopping boards, the short answer is yes: a food safe beeswax and mineral oil blend applied every 4 to 6 weeks can extend the life of a Moso bamboo board to around 5 to 10 years of regular use, as long as you also wash and dry it properly. Why beeswax works so well on Moso bamboo boards Bamboo is a tightly grained grass, not a tree, yet it behaves a lot like hardwood in the kitchen. Moso bamboo, which we use for Deer & Oak boards, is naturally dense...