News — prevent warped cutting board
why is my wooden chopping board warping and how can i stop it
If your wooden chopping board is warping, it’s almost always because one side is taking on more moisture or heat than the other. In practical terms, that means things like soaking the board, putting it in a dishwasher or leaving one face wet can bend it by 2 to 5 millimetres in as little as a few days. The best way to stop it is to keep both sides treated equally: quick hand washing, drying upright, oiling every 4 to 6 weeks and choosing a board that is at least 1.8 kg and 38 cm long so it stays stable...