Bamboo Cutting Board Care

Taking care of your bamboo cutting board is definitely something that you have to do in order to make sure it doesn't warp or get ruined. Unlike other cutting boards that are made of plastic and other inorganic materials, the wood on bamboo cutting boards can warp, splinter, fade, and even smell (especially if you're a fish lover like I am).

Not only is it a good idea to take heed of bamboo cutting board care tips in order to maintain the condition of your cutting board, but it's also a good idea so that you don't get sick by spreading around food-borne illnesses. No one wants to wake up one morning and find themselves with a bad case of diarrhea and nausea!

Below are some tips to help make sure you take care of both your bamboo cutting board and yourself.

1. Make sure you clean and disinfect your Bamboo Cutting Boards

It is very important that you clean your bamboo cutting boards the right way. Bacteria can seep deep into the crevices of your cutting board, and within those crevices disgusting and harmful bacteria can fester. It'll take more than soap and warm water to get rid of them!

Click here for more information on different ways to disinfect bamboo cutting boards.

2. Using mineral oil on your cutting boards

Mineral oil helps give your cutting board strength, shine, and life. It keeps it from splitting at the corners and it just makes it like appealing to the eye.

If you can't afford Mineral oil, you can definitely see this amazing and cheap alternative to mineral oil that works just as well. 

3. Washing your bamboo cutting board

If you want to wash your bamboo cutting board, use a very mild dish washing detergent and some warm water. Also keep these things in mind:

• Never let water stay on the cutting board for too long. In my experience, it tends to wear down the bamboo and it turns the wet spot into a pale color. Who wants splotchy-looking cutting boards?
• Don't be lazy - just hand-wash your bamboo cutting board. It may be easier to use a dishwashing machine but that's a surefire way to destroy your otherwise good quality cutting board.
• You could use kosher salt to help kill germs on the surface of your cutting board.
• Drying the bamboo cutting board is easy. You can use a simple dish-drying towel or you can leave it out to dry (recommended). '

If you follow these tips your bamboo cutting board will last a good long time. :)