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If your bamboo chopping board is warping, it’s almost always because one side is absorbing more water or heat than the other, which can start to bend the board in as little as 2 to 3 washes if care is not quite right. The best way to stop a bamboo or Moso bamboo cutting board from warping is to keep washing times under 60 seconds, dry it upright on its edge and oil it every 3 to 4 weeks. Why is my bamboo chopping board warping? Bamboo is a natural material that reacts to moisture and temperature. When one side...

If you want your bamboo chopping board to last 5 to 10 years in a busy UK kitchen, the best oil for bamboo is a food safe mineral oil, ideally combined with natural waxes. For our Deer & Oak Moso bamboo boards, we recommend a clear, odourless, food grade mineral oil applied every 3 to 4 weeks, or after every 10 to 15 washes. Why food safe mineral oil is the best oil for bamboo chopping boards Bamboo is a grass, not a tree, so it behaves differently from oak or acacia. It is dense and naturally moisture resistant, but...

No, you should not put a bamboo chopping board in the dishwasher. The high heat, pressurised water and long cycles can cause a Moso bamboo cutting board to warp, crack and lose its natural oils in as little as 3 to 6 months, instead of lasting 5 to 10 years with simple hand washing. Why bamboo chopping boards don’t belong in the dishwasher Bamboo is a natural, eco-friendly material that behaves a lot like hardwood. It is tough, slightly porous and full of natural fibres and oils. A dishwasher cycle usually runs at 60 to 70°C with strong detergents for...

If you want the best eco-friendly cutting board, bamboo beats plastic in almost every way. A Moso bamboo board like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg) typically lasts 5 to 10 years with simple oiling, while a plastic board is often replaced every 1 to 3 years and is much harder to recycle. Is bamboo or plastic better for an eco-friendly cutting board? For an eco-friendly kitchen, bamboo is usually the better choice than plastic. Moso bamboo grows up to 90cm per day in the right conditions, reaches maturity in about 5 years and is harvested without...