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If you want your wooden or bamboo cutting board to last 5 to 10 years instead of just 12 to 18 months, you need to oil it regularly. Oiling a chopping board creates a food safe barrier that stops water, stains and smells from soaking in, which keeps the board flatter, safer and easier to clean. Why oil a chopping board in the first place? Every time you rinse a wooden or bamboo kitchen board, water gets pulled into the grain. If the board is dry inside, that water can cause swelling, warping and tiny cracks in as little as...

If you want a wooden cutting board to last 5 to 10 years, the core routine is simple: wash it within 10 minutes of use, dry it upright for at least 1 hour, and oil it every 3 to 4 weeks with a food safe oil. Follow that pattern and a board like the Deer & Oak Large Acacia Board (45x35cm, 2.1kg) will stay smooth, hygienic and warp free for years of daily cooking. Daily care: how to clean wooden cutting boards properly Wood and water don’t get on if they sit together for too long. The trick is quick...

If you want your wooden chopping board to last 5 to 10 years without cracking or warping, the answer is simple: wash it by hand within 5 minutes of use, dry it upright for at least 30 minutes, and oil it every 3 to 4 weeks. Those three habits will keep most quality wooden boards in daily use for years. Daily care: how to clean a wooden chopping board properly Think of wooden chopping board care as a quick three step routine: wash, rinse, dry. Done right, it takes less than 2 minutes. Wash by hand onlyUse warm water and...

If you want your wooden or bamboo chopping board to last 5 to 10 years, the best oil to use is a food safe mineral oil applied in a thin layer every 4 to 6 weeks. For deeper protection, a board butter made from mineral oil and natural wax (such as beeswax) gives longer lasting results than using cooking oils like olive or sunflower oil, which can turn sticky and rancid. What oil to use on chopping board: the clear answer For any wooden or bamboo cutting board or kitchen board, including the Deer & Oak range, you should use:...