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Why does my wooden cutting board smell?
If your wooden cutting board smells, it is almost always because food juices and bacteria have soaked 1 to 2 millimetres into the grain and been left for more than 24 hours. The quickest way to fix it is a 3 step routine: scrub with coarse salt and lemon, wipe with a 1:1 white vinegar and water mix, then dry upright for at least 12 hours. Why does my wooden cutting board smell in the first place? Wood is naturally porous. When you cut raw onion, garlic, meat or fish, tiny amounts of liquid are pushed into the surface. If...
Best oil for seasoning wooden cutting boards?
If you want your wooden board to last 5 to 10 years, the best oil for seasoning wooden cutting boards is food grade mineral oil, ideally finished with a natural wax blend. For a 45x35cm board that weighs around 1.8 to 2.1kg, a single seasoning uses about 15 to 20ml of oil, repeated 3 times for full protection. Why food grade mineral oil is best for seasoning wooden cutting boards Food grade mineral oil is stable, clear and odourless. It does not go rancid, even if your board lives on the worktop for 365 days a year. On a Deer...
Best way to oil a wooden cutting board?
The best way to oil a wooden cutting board is to apply a thin, even coat of food safe mineral oil every 4 to 6 weeks, let it soak in for at least 20 minutes, then wipe off any excess so the surface feels dry, not greasy. Done regularly, this can extend your board’s life to 5 to 10 years or more. Why oiling your wooden cutting board matters Wood is naturally porous. Without oil, a board dries out, warps and starts to crack along the grain. Regular oiling fills those pores so water and food juices sit on the...
lemon and salt on wooden cutting board
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...