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Chopping boards can harbour up to 200 times more bacteria than a toilet seat if they’re poorly maintained, which is why choosing the right material and caring for it properly is essential for a safe kitchen. If you’re wondering what’s the best chopping board for a cleaner, lower germ kitchen, a well sealed wooden or bamboo board that’s washed within 10 minutes of use and dried upright is usually the most hygienic everyday choice. Why do chopping boards harbour germs in the first place? Germs love three things: moisture, food residue and tiny hiding places. Chopping boards, especially older plastic...