Synthetic Rubber Cutting Board Asahi Cookin Cut (LL)

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Easy on Your Knife: Like wood cutting boards, rubber cutting boards are porous, and they rank the best in terms of treating your knife with kid gloves. Rubber cutting boards are usually what you'll find in professional kitchens for this reason. However, if you’re the curious type, keep on reading because we go in-depth on why hard rubber cutting boards are so great and how you can maintain them to make the most out of your investment. Susceptible to Warping: There's a reason why plastic cutting boards are so cheap: they aren't made to last. Over time, they can lose their shape, especially when exposed to heat. And once your cutting board is warped, it's time to get a new one, as you're not going to want to chop on a lopsided surface. When you’re completely satisfied with your resurfacing job, you want to wash, wash, and wash your board to get rid of any dust. Rinse it really well first, scrubbing it with your steel wool.

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John Boos is the first name in wood cutting boards, and they come in all forms, materials, sizes and prices. This example falls somewhere in the middle. It's made of sustainably-sourced maple and is reversible, with one flat side and one side featuring a groove for collecting any juices that run over. Plastic Cutting Boards Pros So, what are the best rubber cutting boards for your home? Let’s take a look at our top 3 choices. 3 Best Rubber Cutting Boards Rank Expensive: You don't necessarily have to spend an arm and a leg for a wood cutting board, but high-quality examples can cost hundreds of dollars, and they're certainly more expensive than comparable plastic cutting boards. Another benefit to being non-porous is that the board won’t absorb liquids, making it more resistant to stains and smells. There’s nothing worse than a smelling, dingy-looking cutting board. It’s made from Hi-Soft, a synthetic rubber, that gets pressed by fabric to give it the ultra-soft texture that’s so desirable.

Durable: As long as they're taken care of (more on that in a bit), wood cutting boards will last for years or even decades if you buy an heirloom-quality board. Any cuts or stains (you'll get both) can be sanded down, and regular oiling will keep your board looking and feeling great. It’s the most common choice for professional kitchens and completely reasonable to be the best choice for your own home kitchen, whether you’re a meat lover, vegan, or baker. These boards are good for everything. Woodcutting boards can be beautiful works of art and they’re made from natural materials, which is always nice. But they’re porous, which means bacteria can seep in and hang out for a while, potentially poisoning anything else you cut on the board.

Synthetic Rubber Cutting Board Asahi Cookin Cut (LL)

Yes, plastic cutting boards that are well cared for are among the safest of cutting boards you can buy. They’re durable, inexpensive and usually dishwasher safe. The first thing you need to know about rubber cutting boards is that silicone is a type of rubber, so these two terms are often used interchangeably.Remember to wear protective eye gear and gloves while you’re sanding. The dust from these boards can be itchy on your hands and might scratch or otherwise damage your eyes, so be careful. When your board is perfectly smooth again, you’ll want to make sure you re-bevel your edges and get any sharpness out of them. It’s also hard on your knives. You don’t want to be replacing knives on a regular basis, so anything you can do to protect them is worth the investment.