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If you want your wooden or bamboo board to last 5 to 10 years, the simplest routine is this: clean it with hot soapy water for 30 seconds after each use, dry it upright for at least 1 hour, then oil it every 3 to 4 weeks with a food safe mineral oil. That is how to clean and oil a chopping board properly so it stays safe, smooth and resistant to cracks. Why proper cleaning and oiling matters A chopping board is one of the hardest working tools in your kitchen. Every cut, every wash and every bit of...

If you want your wooden board to last 5 to 10 years, the best oil for seasoning wooden cutting boards is food grade mineral oil, ideally finished with a natural wax blend. For a 45x35cm board that weighs around 1.8 to 2.1kg, a single seasoning uses about 15 to 20ml of oil, repeated 3 times for full protection. Why food grade mineral oil is best for seasoning wooden cutting boards Food grade mineral oil is stable, clear and odourless. It does not go rancid, even if your board lives on the worktop for 365 days a year. On a Deer...

If you want to know how to deep clean a wooden cutting board, the most effective method is a 3 step routine done every 2 to 4 weeks: scrub with hot soapy water for 2 minutes, disinfect with either white vinegar or 3% hydrogen peroxide for 5 minutes, then deodorise and lift stains with coarse salt and lemon for 3 to 5 minutes before drying upright for at least 12 hours. Why deep cleaning your wooden board actually matters A quality wooden or bamboo board can last 5 to 10 years if you clean it properly. Deep cleaning does three...

If you want the best bamboo chopping board for kitchen use, a large moso bamboo board around 45x35cm and 1.8kg is usually ideal, which is why the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg, moso bamboo) is our top pick for most home cooks. Why moso bamboo is the best choice for an eco friendly kitchen board Moso bamboo is a fast growing grass, not a hardwood tree. It can grow up to 90cm in a day in peak season and reaches maturity in about 5 years. That speed makes it a very eco friendly material compared with slow...