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If you want to know how to oil a chopping board properly, the simple answer is: clean it, dry it for at least 12 hours, then apply 2 to 3 thin coats of food safe mineral oil, leaving 20 minutes between coats and 8 to 12 hours to soak in before use. Done correctly every 4 to 6 weeks, a quality board can last 5 to 10 years or more. Why oiling your chopping board matters Every time you wash a wooden or bamboo kitchen board, water pulls moisture out of the fibres. If you never oil it, the surface...

If your wooden or bamboo chopping board looks pale, rough or “thirsty”, you can usually restore it in under 30 minutes with 10 to 20 ml of food safe mineral oil. The key is to clean, dry, then apply thin, even coats of oil until the board stops absorbing it. How to restore a dry chopping board with oil: step by step Below is a simple method we use on Deer & Oak boards like the 45x35cm, 1.8kg Large Bamboo Board (DNO-BCB-LG) and the 2.1kg Large Acacia Board (DNO-ACB-LG). It works on most untreated or tired looking kitchen boards. 1....

If you want your wooden or bamboo chopping board to last 5 to 10 years, the simplest method is to clean it with hot soapy water after every use, then oil it with food safe mineral oil every 3 to 4 weeks, or whenever the surface looks dry. That routine keeps the board hygienic, stops it cracking and helps it resist stains and smells. How to clean a chopping board properly after everyday use Good cleaning is the first step in keeping a chopping board safe in a busy kitchen. Whether you use a 45x35cm Deer & Oak Large Bamboo...

If you want your cutting boards to stay safe and last 5 to 10 years, the simplest rule is this: wash plastic boards hot and often, and oil wooden boards regularly. In practice that means plastic boards can go through a 60°C dishwasher cycle, while wooden boards like our 45x35cm Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board need hand washing and a light oiling every 3 to 4 weeks. Wooden vs plastic cutting boards: which should you choose? Both wooden and plastic cutting boards can be hygienic if you look after them properly. The difference is in how they age and...