How to care for cutting boards?
A chopping board is an essential kitchen asset. Many chopping boards tend to wear out faster due to the maintenance standards we give them. There are various factors that affect the durability of a cutting board. Firstly, knives that have been over sharpened are dangerous to all types of chopping board. On using a very sharp knife, you tend to chip off the surface of the chopping board.
Ensure that all knives that are to be used on the chopping boards are moderately sharpened. This way, your chopping boards will last long and be well maintained. Secondly, the food items used on the chopping board greatly matter. When chopping vegetables, the wooden board is best. Hard material should be strictly used on the melamine-plastic board. Finally, the cleanliness standards of a chopping board are very important. Both the melamine and wooden board should be carefully cleaned with a scoring pad to get rid of the particle remains of the chopped ingredient.