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If you want the best balance of eco-friendly credentials and everyday practicality, a bamboo chopping board usually wins for most home kitchens, while a maple board is better if you prioritise knife feel and can live with a higher price and more maintenance. For example, a 45x35 cm Moso bamboo board from Deer & Oak typically lasts 5 to 10 years with weekly use, compared with 8 to 15 years for a similar sized quality maple board that is oiled regularly. Bamboo vs maple: which chopping board should you choose? Here is the short answer many people are looking for:...

If you want a cutting board that will last, acacia and maple typically give you 8 to 15 years of daily home use, while good quality moso bamboo usually gives you around 5 to 10 years, provided you oil and dry the board properly. So if durability is your top priority, maple and acacia hardwood boards edge ahead of bamboo, while bamboo wins on weight and eco credentials. How durable is acacia wood hardwood vs moso bamboo vs maple? Durability comes down to hardness, water resistance and how kind the surface is to your knives. On the Janka hardness scale,...

If you are wondering why your wooden cutting board smells, the short answer is this: odour causing bacteria can start to develop within 2 to 4 hours on a damp, unclean board, especially after chopping raw onion, garlic or meat. The best way to stop a wooden board smelling is to wash it within 10 minutes of use, dry it upright, and oil it every 4 to 6 weeks so liquids cannot soak in. Why does a wooden cutting board smell in the first place? Wood is a natural, porous material. That is exactly why chefs love it, but also...

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...