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Why do wooden cutting boards need conditioning?
If you want your wooden cutting board to last 5 to 10 years instead of just 1 to 2, it needs regular conditioning with food safe oil about once a month. Conditioning stops the wood drying out, cracking and warping, and it also helps your board stay more hygienic by sealing in the natural fibres so they do not soak up as much liquid. Why do wooden cutting boards need conditioning in the first place? Wood and bamboo are natural materials full of tiny pores. Every time you chop, wash and dry your board, moisture moves in and out of...