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If you want to cut down microplastics in your food, a wooden cutting board is usually safer than plastic, because wood does not shed synthetic microplastic particles as it wears. In everyday use over 5 to 10 years, a 45x35cm wooden board like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board (1.8kg) will release far fewer plastic fragments into your kitchen than a similar sized plastic board. Wood vs plastic cutting board microplastics: what actually happens on your worktop? Every time you chop, your knife scrapes tiny particles from your board. On plastic, those particles are synthetic and can become microplastics....

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...

If you want the best colour coded chopping boards set for a home kitchen, a 2 to 3 board system that separates raw meat, cooked food and fruit or vegetables by colour works best. In our own range at Deer & Oak, most home cooks get the best balance of hygiene, space and value from a two board combination like the Bamboo Double Pack (45x35cm + 38x28cm, 3.0kg), then colour code each board with simple clips or food safe stickers. Why colour coded chopping boards matter in a home kitchen Colour coding is not just for restaurants. In a busy...

If you want to know how to disinfect wooden chopping boards properly, the most effective home method is a 2-step routine: first scrub with hot soapy water for at least 30 seconds, then disinfect with either 70% alcohol, 3% hydrogen peroxide, or a vinegar and salt treatment, and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing and drying upright. Why wooden chopping boards stay hygienic when you treat them properly Wood and bamboo boards can stay safe for 5 to 10 years if you clean and disinfect them correctly. Studies have shown that bacteria sink into the wood...