News — board oiling

If you have a bamboo chopping board you already know it deserves better than a quick scrub with whatever harsh cleaner is nearest the sink. Treat it well and it will stay smooth, hygienic and beautiful for years. Mistreat it and it can warp, crack or go furry around the edges. Nobody wants that on the worktop. Here is exactly how to clean a bamboo chopping board without damaging it, using simple methods you can build into your everyday kitchen routine. Why bamboo needs different care to plastic or glass Bamboo is naturally dense, antibacterial and far kinder to your...

Carbonised bamboo chopping boards look gorgeous on the worktop and feel fantastic under the knife, but they do need a little care to stay that way. The good news? Once you know how to oil your carbonised bamboo chopping board properly, it takes minutes and makes a huge difference to how long it lasts. In this guide we will walk through exactly what to use, how often to oil and the step by step method we recommend at Deer & Oak for keeping your board in top condition. Why carbonised bamboo needs oiling Carbonised bamboo is bamboo that has been...

If you have invested in a good set of knives and a beautiful acacia chopping board, you are already halfway to a happier time in the kitchen. The next step is learning how to care for acacia chopping boards to maximise knife longevity so your blades stay sharp and your board keeps looking handsome for years. Acacia is naturally dense, water resistant and wonderfully characterful, which makes it a brilliant partner for quality knives. Treated well, it will actually help protect your edges rather than blunt them. Treated badly, it can become a knife killer. Why your chopping board matters...