News — cutting board care

If you are wondering how to keep a chopping board in good condition for 5 to 10 years, the single most important habit is to wash it within 5 minutes of use, dry it fully within 30 minutes and oil it every 4 to 6 weeks. Those three steps will usually matter more than the board material, although well made bamboo or acacia boards will reward careful maintenance for much longer. How to clean a chopping board properly after every use Daily cleaning is the foundation of chopping board maintenance. Whether you use a 45x35cm Large Bamboo Board or a...

If you want the best thick wooden chopping board for knives, choose a board that is at least 2.5 cm thick, around 45x35 cm in size and made from a forgiving hardwood or quality bamboo. Within the Deer & Oak range, the Large Acacia Board (45x35 cm, 2.1 kg) and the Carbonised Bamboo Board (45x35 cm, 1.9 kg) are the top options for protecting knife edges while giving a solid, stable surface. What makes a chopping board "best" for knives? For your knives, the best chopping board is not the hardest or heaviest. It is the one that balances three...

If you want a straight answer: the best oil for seasoning a wooden cutting board is food grade mineral oil, applied in 3 to 4 thin coats and topped with a beeswax and mineral oil conditioner every 4 to 6 weeks. For Deer & Oak boards like our 45x35cm Large Bamboo Board or 45x35cm Large Acacia Board, this routine keeps them water resistant, smooth and looking new for 5 to 10 years of regular home use. What is the best oil for seasoning a wooden cutting board? For a wooden or bamboo cutting board, the best oil must be food...

If you care for them properly, bamboo chopping boards typically last 5 to 10 years, and high quality moso bamboo boards like Deer & Oak’s can often stay in daily use for 8+ years before they need replacing. The best way to get that kind of lifespan is to choose a dense moso bamboo cutting board, keep it oiled and never soak it in water. How long do bamboo chopping boards really last in a busy kitchen? In a normal home kitchen, used once or twice a day, a good moso bamboo chopping board usually lasts around 7 years. In...