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If you want the best eco-friendly chopping board for family meals, a large bamboo board sized 45x35cm and weighing around 1.8kg gives the most practical mix of sustainability, knife friendliness and space. In the Deer & Oak range, the Large Bamboo Board (DNO-BCB-LG) is the top choice for everyday family cooking thanks to its generous 45x35cm surface, durable Moso bamboo and pre oiled finish that can last 5 to 10 years with simple care. Why bamboo works so well for family kitchens Family meals usually mean two things: lots of chopping and lots of washing up. An eco friendly board...

If you want to protect your kitchen knives, a well finished wood chopping board that measures at least 38x28cm and is around 2cm thick will usually keep an edge up to 30 percent longer than a hard plastic board. For most home cooks who care about their knives, a quality wood cutting board is the better long term choice, with plastic boards reserved for raw meat and very heavy duty tasks. Plastic vs wood chopping board for kitchen knives: quick answer So what is the best chopping board for kitchen knives: plastic or wood? For everyday prep with chef’s knives,...

If you have a small kitchen and want the best eco-friendly chopping board, the most space efficient option is a 38x28cm board between 1.2kg and 1.5kg. In the Deer & Oak range, that means choosing either the 38x28cm Medium Moso Bamboo Board at 1.2kg or the 38x28cm Medium Acacia Board at 1.5kg, depending on whether you value ultra light eco-friendly bamboo or slightly heavier hardwood acacia. Choosing between bamboo, acacia or maple in a small kitchen In a compact kitchen, every centimetre on the worktop counts. When you are deciding on the best bamboo or acacia or maple chopping board...

If you want to know how to remove stains and smells from a wooden chopping board, the most effective routine is a 3 step process that takes about 10 to 15 minutes: scrub with coarse salt and lemon, disinfect with a 1:1 white vinegar and water mix, then dry thoroughly and oil the board. Used once a week, this keeps a quality wooden or bamboo board fresh for 5 to 10 years. Why wooden chopping boards stain and smell Wood and bamboo are naturally porous. When you cut raw meat, onions, garlic or beetroot, tiny amounts of liquid and pigment...