News — hardwood kitchen boards

If you oil and clean them properly every 3 to 4 weeks, both maple and acacia chopping boards can comfortably last 5 to 10 years in a busy kitchen. Maple needs slightly more frequent oiling, while acacia benefits from careful cleaning so its darker, more water resistant grain is not damaged. Maple vs acacia: what actually changes in day to day care? Maple and acacia are both hardwoods, but they behave differently on your worktop: Maple is lighter in colour, a bit more porous and usually a touch softer, so it needs more regular oiling and slightly gentler knife work....