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If you want the most effective natural clean for a wooden cutting board, use lemon and salt once a weekbaking soda once a monthLarge Bamboo Board 45x35cm5 to 10 years. Lemon and salt vs baking soda for cleaning wooden cutting boards So which is better for a wooden board: lemon and salt or baking soda? In practical use on bamboo and hardwood boards, lemon and salt is usually the best weekly option because the coarse salt physically lifts stains and food residue while the lemon juice helps cut odours in around 2 to 3 minutes. Baking soda works slightly slower...

If you want to know how to sanitise a wooden chopping board naturally, the simplest effective method is to scrub it with coarse salt and half a lemon for 60 seconds, then rinse with hot water at around 60°C and dry upright for at least 8 hours. This removes food residue, reduces bacteria and keeps the wood in good condition without any bleach or harsh chemicals. Why wooden chopping boards need natural sanitising Wooden chopping boards in daily kitchen use come into contact with raw meat, fish, cooked food and vegetables. Even on a well made board, tiny cuts in...

If you love your acacia chopping board as much as we do, you probably want it to stay beautifully rich, smooth and safe to use for years. The good news is you don’t need harsh chemicals to keep it hygienic. A simple mix of lemon and salt can disinfect acacia boards naturally and keep them smelling fresh too. In this guide we’ll walk through exactly how to disinfect acacia boards naturally with lemon and salt, why it works, and how to fit it into your weekly kitchen routine. Why acacia needs a different kind of care Acacia is a dense,...

If you love the look of a beautiful bamboo chopping board but hate the stains that come with beetroot, turmeric and tomato, you are not alone. The good news? You do not need harsh chemicals to keep your boards looking fresh. Some of the best natural hacks like salt and lemon for stubborn stains on bamboo are probably already in your kitchen cupboard. At Deer & Oak we spend a lot of time thinking about what goes on your boards and what goes into them. So this guide is all about simple, natural ways to lift stains, tackle smells and...