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If you want to know how to remove stains from wooden cutting boards, the most effective routine is a 3 step process that takes about 15 minutes: scrub with coarse salt and lemon for 5 minutes, lift deeper stains with a bicarbonate of soda paste for 5 minutes, then disinfect with white vinegar and dry upright for at least 5 minutes. Step by step: how to remove stains from wooden cutting boards Here is a simple routine you can use on any oiled wooden or bamboo board, including the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board at 45x35cm and 1.8kg or...

If you want the safest everyday option for easy cleaning, a wooden cutting board that you wash within 2 minutes of use and dry upright can stay hygienic for 5 to 10 years, while a plastic board used daily often needs replacing after 1 to 3 years once deep knife grooves trap bacteria. For most home cooks, a well maintained wooden board is the better long term choice for both cleanliness and durability, with a separate plastic board kept just for raw meat if you prefer. Wooden vs plastic cutting board cleaning: which is actually more hygienic? It sounds surprising,...

If you want to know how to remove stains from wooden cutting board surfaces, the most effective routine is a 3 step process that takes about 15 to 20 minutes: clean with hot soapy water, lift the stain with either coarse salt and lemon or a bicarbonate of soda paste, then disinfect with white vinegar and dry upright for at least 12 hours. Step by step: how to remove stains from wooden cutting board safely Wood is porous, so stains from beetroot, turmeric, meat juices and berries can sink in quickly. The key is to act fast and use ingredients...

If you have a beautiful dark carbonised bamboo chopping board on your worktop, you already know it deserves better than a quick scrub with whatever washing up liquid is closest. Look after it properly and it will look smart, stay hygienic and serve you for years. In this guide we will walk through exactly how to clean and maintain carbonised bamboo boards to last years, using simple steps you can build into your normal kitchen routine. What makes carbonised bamboo different? Carbonised bamboo is natural bamboo that has been heat treated to deepen the colour into that rich caramel brown...