Like every other tool in your kitchen, cutting boards don’t have an unlimited life span. There comes a time when you have to say goodbye to your old cutting board and replace it with a newer model—especially if it’s exhibiting one of these signs.
Cleanup Process
Once scratches and water spots appear on the surface of your cutting board, it will be much more difficult to clean it. You’ll end up wasting so much time to properly wash your cutting board that buying a new one is a much better option.
After using the same cutting board for a prolonged period of time, it will start showing significant signs of wear. In addition to looking like a mess, your board will become a breeding ground for bacteria due to all the moisture trapped inside its grooves and scratches.
The life span of your cutting board also depends on the material it was made of. Wooden cutting boards can usually be saved if you wash them thoroughly and sand their surface. Plastic cutting boards, however, can’t be salvaged the same way, and you’ll eventually have to throw them away.
