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If you use your wooden or bamboo chopping board every day, you should oil it every 3 to 4 weeks, and at least every 2 to 3 months for lighter use. New boards often need 2 to 3 oilings in the first month to build a protective finish that can last 5 to 10 years with regular care. How often to oil chopping board in real kitchens The simple rule is this: oil your chopping board whenever it starts to look dry or feels rough to the touch, and never leave it longer than 3 months. Daily cooks will usually...

If you care about keeping a wooden or bamboo cutting board for 5 to 10 years, then no, you shouldn’t use olive oil on a chopping board. Use a food safe mineral oil or board conditioner instead, especially on boards like the Deer & Oak 45x35cm Large Bamboo Board or 45x35cm Large Acacia Board, which are pre oiled with the correct type of oil. Can you use olive oil on chopping board surfaces at all? Olive oil is technically food safe, so it won’t poison anyone if it touches your kitchen board. The problem is what happens after a few...

If you live in the UK and want the best eco friendly cutting board, bamboo beats plastic in most kitchens. A Moso bamboo board that lasts 5 to 10 years and weighs around 1.8 kg (such as a 45x35cm Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board) typically has a lower long term environmental impact than replacing a scratched plastic board every 1 to 3 years. Why bamboo is usually the best eco friendly choice in the UK When you compare bamboo and plastic side by side, bamboo wins on renewability, longevity and end of life. Moso bamboo grows to full height...

If you want the most eco-friendly everyday chopping surface, a certified moso bamboo cutting board typically has around 3 to 5 times lower climate impact over 5 to 10 years of use than a similar size plastic board, provided you hand wash it and avoid the dishwasher. In simple terms, if sustainability is your priority, bamboo usually wins vs plastic cutting board sustainability. Bamboo vs plastic cutting board sustainability: the short answer Plastic cutting boards are cheap and light, but they come from fossil fuels and can take hundreds of years to break down. Every deep knife mark can shed...