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If you care about your knives, the short answer is no: you shouldn’t use glass chopping boards for regular cutting. Tests show that hard surfaces like glass can dull a sharp kitchen knife edge in as little as 50 to 100 cuts, while a wooden board can keep the same knife usable for months of daily cooking. Why glass chopping boards damage your knives Glass chopping boards look clean and modern, and they’re often sold as hygienic. The problem is hardness. A good kitchen knife is hardened to about 55 to 60 HRC on the Rockwell scale. Tempered glass is...

If you want to know how to care for wooden chopping board sustainably, the simplest rule is this: wash it within 5 minutes of use, dry it within 15 minutes, and oil it every 4 to 6 weeks. Follow that routine and a quality board can last 5 to 10 years or more, instead of ending up in landfill after 12 to 18 months. Why sustainable care starts with the right board Caring for a board sustainably starts before you even wash it. A responsibly sourced wooden or bamboo board is far easier to maintain and keep out of landfill...

If you want your cutting boards to stay safe and last 5 to 10 years, the simplest rule is this: wash plastic boards hot and often, and oil wooden boards regularly. In practice that means plastic boards can go through a 60°C dishwasher cycle, while wooden boards like our 45x35cm Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board need hand washing and a light oiling every 3 to 4 weeks. Wooden vs plastic cutting boards: which should you choose? Both wooden and plastic cutting boards can be hygienic if you look after them properly. The difference is in how they age and...

If you want to know how to remove odours from a wooden cutting board with lemon and salt, the most effective method is to scrub the board for 60 seconds with half a fresh lemon and 1 tablespoon of coarse salt, then let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing and drying upright. Step by step: how to remove odours from a wooden cutting board with lemon and salt This simple routine works on garlic, onion, fish and meat smells without harsh chemicals. It is safe for bamboo and hardwood boards when you avoid soaking and dry them...