Bamboo vs Acacia vs Carbonised Bamboo: Which Chopping Board Cleans Easiest?
When you are cooking on a busy weeknight, the last thing you want is a chopping board that hangs on to stains, smells and greasy patches. At Deer & Oak we spend an unhealthy amount of time thinking about boards, so this is a question we hear a lot: Bamboo vs Acacia vs Carbonised Bamboo: Which Chopping Board Cleans Easiest? Let us walk through what actually makes a board easy to clean in a real kitchen, not just in a showroom. What makes a chopping board easy to clean? Before we compare bamboo, acacia and carbonised bamboo, it helps to...
How to Remove Onion Smells from Acacia Chopping Boards Naturally
If you love cooking, you probably chop a lot of onions. They are the base of so many great dishes, but they do leave one unwelcome guest behind: that stubborn onion smell on your chopping board. Acacia is a beautiful, dense hardwood that makes a brilliant chopping surface, but even the best boards can hold on to strong aromas. The good news? You don’t need harsh chemicals to fix it. Here’s exactly how to remove onion smells from acacia chopping boards naturally, using simple ingredients you already have at home. Why Acacia Holds Onto Onion Smells Acacia is naturally water...
Best Lemon and Salt Methods for Wooden Cutting Boards in UK Kitchens
If you love cooking from scratch, your wooden chopping board probably works harder than any other bit of kit in your kitchen. It soaks up onion smells, tomato stains and the odd curry mishap. The good news? You can tackle a lot of that with two things you probably already have: a lemon and some salt. In this guide we will walk through the best lemon and salt methods for wooden cutting boards in UK kitchens, with practical tips for bamboo, carbonised bamboo, acacia and chunky butcher’s blocks. Why lemon and salt work so well on wooden boards Before we...
How to Clean Bamboo Chopping Boards Without Damaging the Grain
If you have a bamboo chopping board you already know it deserves better than a quick dunk in the sink and a scrub with whatever sponge is closest. Treat it well and it will last for years, stay beautifully smooth and keep your food prep safe and satisfying. In this guide we will walk through exactly how to clean bamboo chopping boards without damaging the grain, keep them smelling fresh and avoid the common mistakes that ruin boards long before their time. Why bamboo needs different care to plastic Bamboo is technically a grass, not a wood, but it behaves...