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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 a dedicated cutting board for raw meat and veg that keeps juices contained and cross contamination under control, the best all round choice is a two board setup using the Deer & Oak Bamboo Double Pack (DNO-BCB-2PK): a 45x35cm board for raw meat and a 38x28cm board for vegetables, both pre oiled and made from FSC certified Moso bamboo. Why you should dedicate boards for raw meat and veg Raw chicken on Monday and fresh strawberries on Tuesday on the same board? That is exactly how unwanted bacteria travel. The Food Standards Agency advises using separate equipment...

If you want your wooden cutting board to last 5 to 10 years instead of just 1 to 2, you should oil it every 2 to 4 weeks after cleaning. Oiling right after the board has fully dried keeps water out, stops cracks from forming and helps your board stay up to 3 times more resistant to warping and staining. Why oil wooden cutting board after cleaning? Wood and bamboo are naturally porous. When you wash a board, water is pulled into those pores. If you leave the board bare, that moisture can escape unevenly which leads to warping, raised...

Yes. For most home kitchens, food grade mineral oil is the best and safest everyday treatment for bamboo boards, including eco-friendly Moso bamboo, because it is stable, non drying and typically needs reapplying only every 3 to 4 weeks with regular use. Why food grade mineral oil works so well on Moso bamboo Bamboo is technically a grass, not a hardwood. Moso bamboo boards, like the Deer & Oak range, are formed from many narrow strips that are glued together under pressure. This construction is strong, but it means the board has more exposed end grain and joins than a...