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Bamboo cutting board care: handwash, dry and use food-safe oil

IKEA's APTITLIG bamboo board is handwash only and needs occasional food-approved oil. Wash, rinse and dry after use, and inspect deep knife grooves.

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Care rules vary across bamboo boards. IKEA marks its APTITLIG board handwash-only and recommends periodic food-approved oil. USDA FSIS advises hot soapy water, rinsing, air- or clean-paper-towel drying, and replacing boards with hard-to-clean grooves.

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Check the material and product instructions. Never place a handwash-only board such as IKEA APTITLIG into a dishwasher.
Clean promptly after raw meat, poultry or seafood preparation. A separate board for ready-to-eat produce or bread can reduce cross-contamination.
Wash both faces and edges after use with warm soapy water and a soft sponge. Do not leave the board soaking.
Rinse with clean water, remove excess moisture and dry fully with airflow. Do not stack boards while damp.
Only when the manufacturer recommends it, apply a little food-contact-approved oil to a dry board and follow the specified absorption and drying instructions. Do not substitute an unspecified cooking oil.
Consider replacing a severely cracked board or one with deep, hard-to-clean knife grooves. Follow any additional model-specific hygiene directions.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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