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how to care for wooden vs plastic cutting boards
If you want your cutting boards to stay safe and last 5 to 10 years, the simplest rule is this: wash plastic boards hot and often, and oil wooden boards regularly. In practice that means plastic boards can go through a 60°C dishwasher cycle, while wooden boards like our 45x35cm Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board need hand washing and a light oiling every 3 to 4 weeks. Wooden vs plastic cutting boards: which should you choose? Both wooden and plastic cutting boards can be hygienic if you look after them properly. The difference is in how they age and...
What not to do when cleaning wooden cutting board?
If you want your wooden cutting board to last 5 to 10 years, the single most important thing not to do when cleaning it is soak it or put it in the dishwasher. Just one 60°C dishwasher cycle can warp or crack a 45x35cm board badly enough that it never sits flat again. What not to do when cleaning wooden cutting board? Wood is tough, but it is not indestructible. To keep boards like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg) or the Large Acacia Board (45x35cm, 2.1kg) in good condition, there are several cleaning habits you should...
Lemon vs salt for cleaning wooden cutting board?
If you only choose one, coarse salt is slightly more effective than lemon for cleaning a wooden cutting board, because the abrasion lifts stains and food residue about 15 to 20 percent faster. The best routine uses both together: salt for scrubbing power and lemon for deodorising and mild disinfection, especially on larger boards like a 45x35cm Deer & Oak board. Salt vs lemon: which actually cleans better? Salt and lemon do slightly different jobs on a wooden cutting board, so the winner depends on what you are trying to fix. For deep cleaning and stain removal: Coarse salt wins....
How do I oil a wooden cutting board?
If you want your wooden cutting board to last 5 to 10 years, you should oil it every 3 to 4 weeks using a food safe mineral oil, applying roughly 2 to 3 teaspoons per side for a standard 45x35cm board. The basic rule is simple: clean, dry, oil generously, let it soak for at least 6 hours, then wipe off the excess. Why oiling matters and what you should use Oiling a wooden cutting board is not about looks, it is about protection. Dry wood cracks, warps and absorbs food juices. A well oiled board repels water, resists stains...