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If you have a beautiful acacia chopping board sitting on your worktop, you already know it is more than just a bit of wood. It is a centrepiece. It is a workhorse. And like any hard working bit of kit, it needs a bit of care to keep it looking good and performing properly. One of the most common questions we hear is: how often should I oil my acacia chopping board? The honest answer is that it depends on how you use it, but there are some simple rules that make it easy. How often should I oil my...

If you look after a bamboo chopping board properly, it will quietly serve you for years, looking almost as good as the day you brought it home. The secret is simple: regular oiling. It is not fancy, it is not difficult and it makes a huge difference. Below we will walk through exactly how to oil bamboo chopping boards to make them last years, what to use, how often to do it and a few little tricks we have picked up at Deer & Oak from caring for thousands of boards. Why bamboo chopping boards need oil in the first...