Maple vs Plastic Cutting Boards (What’s Safer?)
Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah
This is one of the biggest debates in the kitchen.
Plastic Boards
- Dishwasher safe
- Can develop deep grooves
- Trap bacteria over time
Maple Boards
- Naturally antimicrobial
- Self-healing surface
- Long-lasting
The Verdict
Maple is often safer when properly maintained.
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