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If you want to know how to get rid of garlic smell on wooden cutting board, the most reliable method is a 3 step routine that takes under 15 minutes: scrub with coarse salt and half a lemon for 2 to 3 minutes, rinse and dry for 10 minutes, then finish with a thin coat of food safe oil once every 4 to 6 weeks. On well sealed boards like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board this usually removes 90 to 100 percent of garlic odour after the first clean. Why wooden boards hold on to garlic smell Garlic...

If you want odours gone from a wooden board in under 15 minutes, the best way to deodorize wooden cutting board with lemon and salt is to scrub coarse salt into the surface, then work half a fresh lemon over the board for 2 to 3 minutes before rinsing and drying upright. This simple 3 step method neutralises strong smells from garlic, onion and raw meat without harsh chemicals and is safe for quality boards like our 45x35cm Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board. Why lemon and salt are the best quick deodoriser for wooden boards Lemon and salt work...

No, you should not use the same board for raw meat and veg in normal day to day cooking. Food safety guidance in the UK recommends at least 2 separate chopping boards so that raw meat, poultry and fish never touch the same surface as ready to eat food like vegetables, fruit and bread. Why you shouldn’t use the same board for raw meat and veg The main risk is cross contamination. Raw chicken, beef and pork can carry bacteria such as Campylobacter, Salmonella and E. coli. If you cut raw meat then chop salad veg on the same board,...

If you’re wondering “what’s the best bamboo chopping board for everyday family cooking?”, a 45x35cm board made from Moso bamboo is usually the most practical choice. At Deer & Oak, our Large Bamboo Board (DNO-BCB-LG) measures 45x35cm, weighs 1.8kg and is sized to handle both a full roast chicken and a pile of vegetables without feeling unwieldy on a standard 60cm worktop. Why bamboo chopping boards work so well in a busy kitchen Bamboo has a few very specific advantages that make it suited to daily food prep. It is a grass, not a hardwood, so it absorbs less water...