PremiumErica SloanWashington Post·2 Aug, 2026 04:00 AM7 mins to readA wooden cutting board takes more work to clean and sanitise than a plastic one. Photo / 123rfA wooden cutting board takes more work to clean and sanitise than a plastic one. Photo / 123rfHere’s what they say you should consider when choosing a chopping surface for your kitchen.

Chopping boards can get a lot of action in the kitchen, brushing up against many of the foods we eat both raw and cooked – so you may wonder whether your go-to boards are optimal