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If you want to know how to sanitize a wooden cutting board properly, the simplest proven method is to wash it with hot water and washing up liquid for at least 30 seconds, then disinfect the surface with either 5% white vinegar or a diluted 3% hydrogen peroxide solution left on the board for 5 minutes before wiping dry. Why wooden boards can be safely sanitised Wooden and bamboo boards are often seen as harder to keep clean than plastic, but the science tells a different story. Studies from food safety bodies show that hardwood and bamboo surfaces can trap...

The best way to remove stains from a wooden cutting board is a three step routine: scrub with coarse salt and half a lemon for 2 to 3 minutes, lift deeper stains with a baking soda paste left on for 5 to 10 minutes, then dry fully and oil the board with food grade mineral or board oil. Used on a 45x35cm Deer & Oak board, this usually removes 80 to 90 percent of visible stains from everyday use. Step by step: how to remove stains from a wooden cutting board 1. Quick clean first (30 to 60 seconds) Always...

If you want your wooden cutting board to last 5 to 10 years instead of just 1 or 2, you should oil it after cleaning once every 2 to 4 weeks. Oiling replaces the natural moisture that washing removes, which stops cracking, warping and deep staining, and it also makes your board easier to clean and less likely to trap odours. Why oil a wooden cutting board after cleaning? Every time you wash a wooden or bamboo board, water and washing up liquid strip away the protective oils inside the fibres. If you do nothing, the surface dries out unevenly,...

If you want to deep clean a stained wooden cutting board, the most effective method is a 3 step routine that takes around 30 to 40 minutes: scrub with coarse salt and lemon for 5 minutes, disinfect with a vinegar or diluted hydrogen peroxide wipe for 10 minutes, then dry and oil the board for at least 20 minutes before use. Step by step: how do you deep clean a stained wooden cutting board? Here is a practical routine you can use on any solid wooden or bamboo board, including our 45x35cm Large Bamboo Board and 45x35cm Large Acacia Board....