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If you use your board most days, you should oil a wooden cutting board every 3 to 4 weeks, and always as soon as the surface looks dry, rough or starts to lighten in colour. For lighter use, every 6 to 8 weeks is usually enough, while a heavy duty butcher’s block can need oiling every 2 to 3 weeks. Regular oiling keeps the wood sealed for 5 to 10 years of use, helps prevent cracking and makes cleaning easier. How often should you oil a wooden cutting board in real life? Timetables are helpful, but your board will tell...

If you want to know how to remove smells from wooden cutting board surfaces quickly, the most effective home method is a 3 step routine: scrub with coarse salt for 60 seconds, rub with half a lemon for 60 seconds, then air dry upright for at least 8 hours. On a well made board like a 45x35cm Deer & Oak bamboo or acacia board, this usually removes 90 to 95% of onion, garlic and meat odours in a single treatment. Why wooden boards hold smells (and how to stop it) Wood is naturally porous. Strong ingredients like garlic, onion, fish...

No, you should not put a wooden cutting board in the dishwasher. Even a single 70 ºC dishwasher cycle can cause a wooden board to warp, crack and lose its protective oils, which can cut its lifespan from 5 to 10 years down to just a few months. Why a wooden cutting board should stay out of the dishwasher Wood and bamboo are natural, porous materials. A dishwasher combines three things that are tough on them: high heat, strong detergents and long soaking. Together, these attack the natural fibres and any protective oil on the surface. Here is what typically...

If you want to know how to clean a wooden cutting board properly, the safest method is to wash it by hand with warm water and a small amount of mild washing up liquid for no longer than 60 seconds, then dry it upright within 10 to 15 minutes and oil it at least once a month. Done like this, a quality board can stay hygienic and usable for 5 to 10 years. How to clean a wooden cutting board step by step This method works for bamboo, acacia and other hardwood boards, including the Deer & Oak range. Scrape...