News — wooden cutting boards

Yes, lemon and salt are good for cleaning wooden cutting boards, as long as you use them correctly and no more than about once a month on a well oiled board. The coarse salt gives gentle abrasion, the lemon juice helps lift stains and smells, and when used on a quality board like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg) you can refresh the surface without harsh chemicals. How lemon and salt actually clean a wooden board Lemon and salt work together in three useful ways on wood: Mechanical cleaning: Coarse salt crystals act like a very mild...

If you want a wooden cutting board to stay safe and usable for 5 to 10 years, you have to maintain it regularly with cleaning, drying and oiling. Without basic care every 2 to 4 weeks, even a thick 45x35cm board can crack, warp by a few millimetres and harbour deep stains that are almost impossible to remove. Why do wooden cutting boards need maintenance? Wood is a natural, porous material. Every time you chop, moisture and tiny food particles move into the surface. If you do not maintain the board, three things happen over 6 to 12 months of...

If you want your wooden cutting board to last 5 to 10 years, the best oil to use is a food grade mineral oil, applied in a thin coat every 3 to 4 weeks. For extra protection on boards like a 45x35cm acacia or bamboo board, follow with a beeswax and mineral oil conditioner to seal the surface and slow down moisture damage. Why the right oil matters for wooden cutting boards Wood is naturally porous. Every time you wash a board, water moves in and out of those pores. Without the right oil, a 45x35cm board can start to...

Yes, wooden cutting boards can be safely sanitized at home as long as you avoid soaking and dishwashers and use a simple routine of hot water, washing up liquid and either white vinegar or diluted bleach at 1 tablespoon per litre. With that approach, a quality board can stay hygienic for 5 to 10 years of daily use. Are wooden cutting boards hygienic for everyday cooking? Wood has natural antibacterial properties, so a well maintained wooden board can be just as hygienic as plastic. Studies have shown that bacteria sink into the wood surface and gradually die off instead of...