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If you want to know how to get rid of smells on wooden cutting board surfaces, the most effective routine is a 3 step process: scrub with coarse salt for 60 seconds, neutralise with lemon or vinegar for 2 minutes, then dry the board upright for at least 12 hours. Used weekly, this keeps odours from onions, garlic and raw meat from lingering for more than a day. Why wooden boards hold smells (and how to stop it) Wood is naturally porous. When you chop onions, garlic or raw meat, tiny particles and juices get into the surface fibres. If...

If you cook at home at least 3 times a week and want one long lasting wooden chopping board, acacia is usually the better choice than walnut for UK kitchens because it is about 10 to 20 percent harder, resists moisture very well and is easier to find in larger sizes like 45x35cm at a sensible price. Walnut vs acacia: which wooden chopping board is best for your kitchen? Both walnut and acacia are hardwoods, both look beautiful on the worktop and both feel kinder to knives than glass or stone. The main difference is that walnut is a bit...

If you want your eco-friendly wooden chopping board to last 5 to 10 years, the best way to clean it is to wash it by hand within 2 minutes of use with warm water and a small drop of mild washing up liquid, then dry it upright for at least 60 minutes before putting it away. Avoid soaking, dishwashers and harsh chemicals, as these shorten the life of wooden and bamboo boards dramatically. Why eco-friendly wooden chopping boards need different care Eco-friendly wooden and bamboo chopping boards are naturally antibacterial, but they are not indestructible. Hot water, steam and long...

If you want your wooden cutting board to last 5 to 10 years instead of just 1 to 2, you should oil it regularly, about once every 3 to 4 weeks in a typical home kitchen. Oiling creates a moisture barrier that stops your board from warping, cracking and soaking up food juices, so it stays safer, flatter and easier to clean. Why oil wooden cutting boards regularly? Wood is a natural, porous material. Every time you wash your board, water pulls oils out of the wood fibres. If you do not replace those oils, the board dries out, which...