Cutting Board Archives - Cooking 4 All Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:45:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://cooking4all.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_bold-32x32.png Cutting Board Archives - Cooking 4 All 32 32 3 Things to Take Into Consideration Before Buying a Plastic Cutting Board https://cooking4all.com/3-things-to-take-into-consideration-before-buying-a-plastic-cutting-board-2/ Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:45:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=11268 Plastic cutting boards may not be as durable and visually appealing as wooden ones, but most people still have one in their household because they’re lightweight, convenient, and affordable. They still come with a long list of downsides, and here are a few things you should keep in mind before buying one. Quality Type Plastic […]

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Plastic cutting boards may not be as durable and visually appealing as wooden ones, but most people still have one in their household because they’re lightweight, convenient, and affordable. They still come with a long list of downsides, and here are a few things you should keep in mind before buying one.

Quality Type

Plastic cutting boards usually don’t have a very long life span—unless you opt for plastic of good quality. Boards made from high-density polyethylene are your best bet because they’re more resilient, but you should still be careful when using sharp knives on them.

Dishwasher Cleanup

Using a dishwasher to clean up your plastic board isn’t always the best idea, despite the fact they’re technically dishwasher-friendly. In addition to softening some plastics, using a dishwasher may lead to bacterial growth if your board has any grooves and scratches.

Replacing Your Board

Despite the fact they’re affordable, plastic boards aren’t such a great investment since you’ll have to replace them often. As soon as grooves and scratches start to appear, it will be more difficult to clean and sanitize your board, and you’ll be forced to replace it.

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Mistakes to Avoid When Using a Cutting Board https://cooking4all.com/mistakes-to-avoid-when-using-a-cutting-board-2/ Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:53:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=9486 A cutting board is one of the most common and useful kitchen tools we all use on a daily basis. They allow us to prep our recipes by chopping up our ingredients on the hard surfaces they provide. As simple as it may seem to use these boards, there are a few things you should […]

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A cutting board is one of the most common and useful kitchen tools we all use on a daily basis. They allow us to prep our recipes by chopping up our ingredients on the hard surfaces they provide. As simple as it may seem to use these boards, there are a few things you should keep in mind in order to stay safe while cooking.

Using Old Cutting Boards

Old cutting boards that have cracks and deep scratches should be discarded because they’re hard to clean and can harbor harmful bacteria.

Meat and Veggies Together

Using the same cutting board for all foods is a common mistake that should definitely be avoided. It’s best to have separate boards for meat and fresh produce because this way you’ll avoid transferring bacteria from raw meat or seafood to fresh foods such as veggies or cheese.

Using Slippery Cutting Boards

Make sure to secure your slippery cutting board with rubber grips in order to avoid potential injuries in the kitchen and make meal prep easier.

Putting It In a Dishwasher

Whether you have plastic or wooden cutting boards, keep in mind that they shouldn’t go in the dishwasher. It’s always better and safer to hand-wash wash them instead.

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It Might Be Time to Finally Replace Your Cutting Board https://cooking4all.com/it-might-be-time-to-finally-replace-your-cutting-board/ Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:39:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=6884 Just like any other kitchen tool, cutting boards can’t last you for an eternity. Even if you take really good care of yours, there will come a moment when you’ll need to replace it. If you’re noticing one of these three signs, chances are that moment is already here. Difficult Cleanup Washing your cutting board […]

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Just like any other kitchen tool, cutting boards can’t last you for an eternity. Even if you take really good care of yours, there will come a moment when you’ll need to replace it. If you’re noticing one of these three signs, chances are that moment is already here.

Difficult Cleanup

Washing your cutting board shouldn’t be a struggle, but scratches and water spots can make it difficult to clean. If you feel like you’re wasting more time than you should be trying to properly clean your cutting board, maybe it’s time to think of getting a new one.

Significant Damage

The age of a cutting board isn’t necessarily measured by time, but by the damage it sustained. In addition to looking bad, worn-out cutting boards can be a breeding ground for bacteria, because the moisture will end up trapped in all the grooves and scratches on their surface.

Right Material

Wooden cutting boards are more popular than plastic ones for a reason, and they have a much longer life-span. Once your wooden cutting board is no longer in such a great shape, you can still try saving it by sanding the surface, but that’s not the case with plastic models.

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How to Properly Clean a Wooden Cutting Board https://cooking4all.com/how-to-properly-clean-a-wooden-cutting-board/ Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:37:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=9583 A big wooden cutting board is an important part of every kitchen. We all have one or two and they tend to last forever, but many of us aren’t sure if we’re cleaning them properly. Wooden cutting boards shouldn’t go in the dishwasher as that will make them fall apart in a few washes, but […]

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A big wooden cutting board is an important part of every kitchen. We all have one or two and they tend to last forever, but many of us aren’t sure if we’re cleaning them properly. Wooden cutting boards shouldn’t go in the dishwasher as that will make them fall apart in a few washes, but how can you clean one and know that it’s clean enough?

What You Should Know

Wooden utensils may look resilient, but putting them in a dishwasher or soaking them in water for a long time is the fastest way to ruin them. If you have a favorite cutting board and you want it to last many years, you need a more gentle approach.

Using a regular kitchen sponge, warm water, and dish soap is enough for daily washing. It will remove the food residue, smells, and discoloration. You can deep clean the board occasionally and oil it to keep it fresh.

If you’ve cut something watery on it, make sure to wash the cutting board as soon as possible. Washing and drying it before it soaks up a lot of moisture is crucial and it will only take a few minutes of your time. Lean it against something to dry instead of placing it flat.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Cutting Board Archives - Cooking 4 All Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:45:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://cooking4all.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_bold-32x32.png Cutting Board Archives - Cooking 4 All 32 32 3 Things to Take Into Consideration Before Buying a Plastic Cutting Board https://cooking4all.com/3-things-to-take-into-consideration-before-buying-a-plastic-cutting-board-2/ Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:45:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=11268 Plastic cutting boards may not be as durable and visually appealing as wooden ones, but most people still have one in their household because they’re lightweight, convenient, and affordable. They still come with a long list of downsides, and here are a few things you should keep in mind before buying one. Quality Type Plastic […]

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Plastic cutting boards may not be as durable and visually appealing as wooden ones, but most people still have one in their household because they’re lightweight, convenient, and affordable. They still come with a long list of downsides, and here are a few things you should keep in mind before buying one.

Quality Type

Plastic cutting boards usually don’t have a very long life span—unless you opt for plastic of good quality. Boards made from high-density polyethylene are your best bet because they’re more resilient, but you should still be careful when using sharp knives on them.

Dishwasher Cleanup

Using a dishwasher to clean up your plastic board isn’t always the best idea, despite the fact they’re technically dishwasher-friendly. In addition to softening some plastics, using a dishwasher may lead to bacterial growth if your board has any grooves and scratches.

Replacing Your Board

Despite the fact they’re affordable, plastic boards aren’t such a great investment since you’ll have to replace them often. As soon as grooves and scratches start to appear, it will be more difficult to clean and sanitize your board, and you’ll be forced to replace it.

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Mistakes to Avoid When Using a Cutting Board https://cooking4all.com/mistakes-to-avoid-when-using-a-cutting-board-2/ Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:53:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=9486 A cutting board is one of the most common and useful kitchen tools we all use on a daily basis. They allow us to prep our recipes by chopping up our ingredients on the hard surfaces they provide. As simple as it may seem to use these boards, there are a few things you should […]

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A cutting board is one of the most common and useful kitchen tools we all use on a daily basis. They allow us to prep our recipes by chopping up our ingredients on the hard surfaces they provide. As simple as it may seem to use these boards, there are a few things you should keep in mind in order to stay safe while cooking.

Using Old Cutting Boards

Old cutting boards that have cracks and deep scratches should be discarded because they’re hard to clean and can harbor harmful bacteria.

Meat and Veggies Together

Using the same cutting board for all foods is a common mistake that should definitely be avoided. It’s best to have separate boards for meat and fresh produce because this way you’ll avoid transferring bacteria from raw meat or seafood to fresh foods such as veggies or cheese.

Using Slippery Cutting Boards

Make sure to secure your slippery cutting board with rubber grips in order to avoid potential injuries in the kitchen and make meal prep easier.

Putting It In a Dishwasher

Whether you have plastic or wooden cutting boards, keep in mind that they shouldn’t go in the dishwasher. It’s always better and safer to hand-wash wash them instead.

The post Mistakes to Avoid When Using a Cutting Board appeared first on Cooking 4 All.

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It Might Be Time to Finally Replace Your Cutting Board https://cooking4all.com/it-might-be-time-to-finally-replace-your-cutting-board/ Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:39:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=6884 Just like any other kitchen tool, cutting boards can’t last you for an eternity. Even if you take really good care of yours, there will come a moment when you’ll need to replace it. If you’re noticing one of these three signs, chances are that moment is already here. Difficult Cleanup Washing your cutting board […]

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Just like any other kitchen tool, cutting boards can’t last you for an eternity. Even if you take really good care of yours, there will come a moment when you’ll need to replace it. If you’re noticing one of these three signs, chances are that moment is already here.

Difficult Cleanup

Washing your cutting board shouldn’t be a struggle, but scratches and water spots can make it difficult to clean. If you feel like you’re wasting more time than you should be trying to properly clean your cutting board, maybe it’s time to think of getting a new one.

Significant Damage

The age of a cutting board isn’t necessarily measured by time, but by the damage it sustained. In addition to looking bad, worn-out cutting boards can be a breeding ground for bacteria, because the moisture will end up trapped in all the grooves and scratches on their surface.

Right Material

Wooden cutting boards are more popular than plastic ones for a reason, and they have a much longer life-span. Once your wooden cutting board is no longer in such a great shape, you can still try saving it by sanding the surface, but that’s not the case with plastic models.

The post It Might Be Time to Finally Replace Your Cutting Board appeared first on Cooking 4 All.

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How to Properly Clean a Wooden Cutting Board https://cooking4all.com/how-to-properly-clean-a-wooden-cutting-board/ Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:37:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=9583 A big wooden cutting board is an important part of every kitchen. We all have one or two and they tend to last forever, but many of us aren’t sure if we’re cleaning them properly. Wooden cutting boards shouldn’t go in the dishwasher as that will make them fall apart in a few washes, but […]

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A big wooden cutting board is an important part of every kitchen. We all have one or two and they tend to last forever, but many of us aren’t sure if we’re cleaning them properly. Wooden cutting boards shouldn’t go in the dishwasher as that will make them fall apart in a few washes, but how can you clean one and know that it’s clean enough?

What You Should Know

Wooden utensils may look resilient, but putting them in a dishwasher or soaking them in water for a long time is the fastest way to ruin them. If you have a favorite cutting board and you want it to last many years, you need a more gentle approach.

Using a regular kitchen sponge, warm water, and dish soap is enough for daily washing. It will remove the food residue, smells, and discoloration. You can deep clean the board occasionally and oil it to keep it fresh.

If you’ve cut something watery on it, make sure to wash the cutting board as soon as possible. Washing and drying it before it soaks up a lot of moisture is crucial and it will only take a few minutes of your time. Lean it against something to dry instead of placing it flat.

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