There are many different materials that cutting boards are made from. We will look at the main ones:

Wood. This is one of the best materials for cutting boards because wood won’t damage or blunt a kitchen knife. These are durable boards that don’t slip and look quite attractive. However, they are more difficult to clean and disinfect. Moreover, some woods are quite porous and crack easily.
Bamboo. Bamboo cutting boards are durable and absorb less liquid than wooden boards. This is an environmentally friendly and relatively affordable option. But it is important to know that such boards are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher and lose their resistance to bacteria over time.
Plastic. Unlike wood, plastic can’t boast antiseptic properties. But it’s also easier to disinfect plastic cutting boards because they are more resistant to chemicals. When used for some time, plastic boards, like wooden ones, get scratched. Small scratches are ok, but if your board has long and deep cuts and scratches, it should be replaced, since bacteria start and multiply faster in such areas than in similar types of damage on wooden boards. Also, plastic boards cannot be used as a hot pad because they can melt.

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