News — wooden cutting board care

If you want your wooden board to last 5 to 10 years, the best way to dry it after cleaning is to towel dry it for 30 to 60 seconds, then stand it upright on its edge for at least 2 hours so air can reach both faces. Never leave it flat on a wet surface and never let it sit in water. Why drying matters more than washing Most wooden boards fail not because of how they’re washed, but because of how they’re dried. When a board stays damp for more than 2 to 3 hours, water starts to...

If you want odours gone from a wooden board in under 15 minutes, the best way to deodorize wooden cutting board with lemon and salt is to scrub coarse salt into the surface, then work half a fresh lemon over the board for 2 to 3 minutes before rinsing and drying upright. This simple 3 step method neutralises strong smells from garlic, onion and raw meat without harsh chemicals and is safe for quality boards like our 45x35cm Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board. Why lemon and salt are the best quick deodoriser for wooden boards Lemon and salt work...

If you want your sustainable wooden chopping board to last 5 to 10 years, the single most important habit is to wash it within 5 minutes of use, dry it upright, and oil it every 3 to 4 weeks. Do that, and a quality board like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg) will stay smooth, hygienic and warp free for years in a busy kitchen. Why caring for a sustainable wooden chopping board matters A wooden cutting board is kinder to your knives, naturally more hygienic than plastic when cared for properly, and far better for the...

If you want your wooden cutting board to last 5 to 10 years instead of just 1 to 2, the single most important thing you can do is oil it regularly, roughly once every 3 to 4 weeks. Food safe mineral oil or board conditioner keeps moisture out, stops cracking and helps your board stay safer and smoother for everyday cooking. Why oil wooden cutting board regularly instead of just once Wood is a natural, porous material. Every time you wash your board, water pulls oils out of the fibres. If you only oil your board once when it is...