Plastic boards that are used frequently should be replaced about every two years, since lingering bacteria can hide out in deep cuts or scratches (when a sponge or dishcloth snags on the board, or your knife skips over deep cuts, it’s time for a new one). We preferred boards with a juice canal on one side, to catch meat drippings or the juice from a ripe, plump tomato. But because these mats are especially heavy, sometimes available only through specialty vendors, and almost always made in hospital-beige colors, we decided they were not the best choice for most home cooks and opted not to test.

An innovative design to control mice infestations in the home, the Nooski Mouse Trap System utilises a powerful rubber latex ring which is released onto the mouse's chest. Kleen-Pail Pro’s patented, curved shape allows for easy pouring, with molded-in handles for more controlled carrying. We also found that the design of the grips made it easy to lift the board off the counter without pawing at it or needing to slide it over the edge of the counter.Edge-grain boards (like our Teakhaus pick) consist of the sides of boards glued together in alternating strips, with the sides (edges) facing up. This wasn't true of some of the other boards we tested, and their excessive rubber trim left frustratingly little space for actual cutting.

Ideally, the board has enough texture on its surface that slithery foods stay still as you cut them, but not so much that the board feels rough to the touch. The edges are made from a soft material with a tapered design to make it easier to grip when carrying, with safe non-slip feet to keep it steady as you slice. We want to make your food prep easier, that's why we've designed our boards so they can be put into the dishwasher to clean. The OXO, which was one of the only remaining boards made from a harder plastic at this point in the testing, withstood damage better, mostly incurring light scratches that didn't run as deep. Best thought of as a kind of dinner plate that you can use for chopping on - it is small enough to fit among the plates in the dishwasher.

Of all the plastic cutting boards tested for this review, Yoshihiro's Hi-Soft cutting boards felt closest to wood; cutting on them is pure pleasure. Flexible and lightweight gloves made with Spectra® offers sizing options S-XL, for a secure fit with excellent dexterity.

Like the larger OXO carving board we recommend, the Utility Cutting Board resists warping, staining, and strong odors better than the competition.To find the best boards to test, we also looked for recommendations from trusted editorial sources like Serious Eats. LAYERS OF ABSORBENT PROTECTION: ultra absorbent waterproof liners are essential to helping contain messy diaper changes; each pad holds up to 3. If you’re more interested in a cutting board made of wood, get the Teakhaus Edge Grain Professional Carving Board with Juice Canal (15" by 20"). We also cut carrots, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, apples, and a variety of citrus fruits, noting the sound and feel of the boards, and whether they scarred.

TIER SPACE SAVING DESIGN: keep your home organized while saving cabinet and counter space with our 2 tier shelf storage organizer; specially designed to fit taller bottles and containers, distance between shelves is 11. EASY INSTALL, ALL HARDWARE INCLUDED: update your cabinets and drawers with a fresh look; all hardware included for simple install; 1. Soft, tapered edges double as handles for comfortable lifting and carrying, while the cutting surface goes easy on your knives.And the grippy feet on the sides of the board keep in place better than other plastic boards that lack this helpful feature. Plastic boards need to be replaced about every two years, according to the pros we spoke to (though this depends on how frequently you use them).