These boards not only look the part, but they can often help to retain a sharp edge on a knife. One material that’s becoming very popular is oak cutting boards. The underside of the board also has four little non-slip silicone feet to keep it steady whilst chopping. Oak is generally regarded as a good material for cutting boards. Oak is a hardwood so can withstand the slicing effect of a knife. However; some people regard the large pores found on oak wood as a trap for bacteria growth. Whilst this is potentially true, it can be easily counteracted by sealing and thoroughly washing an oak cutting board on a frequent basis. How do you seal an oak cutting board? Handmade solid Oak Charcuterie Board Cheeseboard Serving Platter Oiled and waxed | Wedding Present Personalised | Cotswold Woodworks

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When you look down on an end grain cutting board you are looking at the vertical grain of the fibers. When you receive your board, it will have been comprehensively treated with an anti-bacterial oil which not only protects against bacteria but also inhibits the ingress of moisture.Made of solid wood, which is an easy-care and hardwearing natural material that is also gentle on your knives. The cleaning is relatively easy. Just use soap, a cloth and warm water to wipe down the board. If any stains have penetrated the surface then give that area a particularly good scrub in a circular motion. Available with personalised engraving – any text or font, choose an image or send us your own. These are the perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries or Christmas. DO NOT subject the board to significant changes in temperature, e.g. by placing it on a stove or radiator This food grade mineral oil from Howard Products is ideal. It’s colorless and odorless and provides extremely good resistance to any moisture penetration. It’s also very reasonably priced.

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For many years, IKEA has partnered with businesses, governments, social groups and non-governmental organisations to fight forest degradation and deforestation and increase the volume and availability of wood from responsibly managed forests both for our own supply chain and beyond. Make sure to wipe the cutting board dry after washing. If the stain doesn’t come out in the first try you should wipe it down dry and then try again. Repeat until the stain is removed. So applying a cutting board oil shouldn’t change the tint of your board, therefore all you need to look for is a quality oil that’s easy to apply and provides plenty of moisture resistance. That means end grain boards are much easier on the blade and so your knife will retain its edge for far longer. I would recommend at least an edge grain cutting board for oak, just don’t waste your time with face grain. But realistically, if you’re after a quality cutting board, end grain is the way to go.Light stains can be removed with a sponge damped in water or a mild soapy solution, or with a fine sandpaper. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Live Edge Oak Soap Dish - Large Natural Oak Soap Holder - Solid Waney Edge Wooden Tray - Made from Fine French Oak and All Natural Finishes