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Wooden vs Plastic vs Bamboo Cutting Boards: Whi...

Plastic is convenient but sheds micro-plastics and traps bacteria; bamboo is eco-friendly yet brittle and knife-dulling; hardwood boards—especially acacia—balance hygiene, knife care, durability and sustainability. Choose wood, add light monthly...

Wooden vs Plastic vs Bamboo Cutting Boards: Whi...

Plastic is convenient but sheds micro-plastics and traps bacteria; bamboo is eco-friendly yet brittle and knife-dulling; hardwood boards—especially acacia—balance hygiene, knife care, durability and sustainability. Choose wood, add light monthly...

From Grain to Gourmet: The Craft & Care Behind Our Wooden Chopping Boards

From Grain to Gourmet: The Craft & Care Beh...

From Grain to Gourmet: The Craft & Care Behind Our Wooden Chopping Boards When does a chopping board become more than just kitchenware? At House of Smera, it’s the moment...

From Grain to Gourmet: The Craft & Care Beh...

From Grain to Gourmet: The Craft & Care Behind Our Wooden Chopping Boards When does a chopping board become more than just kitchenware? At House of Smera, it’s the moment...

DIY Guide: Restoring an Old Wooden Chopping Boa...

A tired, knife-scarred board isn’t destined for the bin. In one afternoon—using sandpaper, mineral oil, and a little beeswax—you can erase scratches, banish odour, fix shallow warps, and seal the...

DIY Guide: Restoring an Old Wooden Chopping Boa...

A tired, knife-scarred board isn’t destined for the bin. In one afternoon—using sandpaper, mineral oil, and a little beeswax—you can erase scratches, banish odour, fix shallow warps, and seal the...

How to Remove Tough Odours & Stains from Wooden...

Garlic funk, turmeric yellow, and beetroot purple don’t have to be permanent. A three-step routine—salt-and-acid scrub, baking-soda lift, and oil-seal—removes odours and pigments without sanding. Follow the right remedy for...

How to Remove Tough Odours & Stains from Wooden...

Garlic funk, turmeric yellow, and beetroot purple don’t have to be permanent. A three-step routine—salt-and-acid scrub, baking-soda lift, and oil-seal—removes odours and pigments without sanding. Follow the right remedy for...

7 Mistakes That Quietly Destroy Your Wooden Cho...

Dishwashers, standing water, cheap vegetable oils, and a few other habits can warp, crack, or dull even the finest acacia board. Break these seven bad practices and your House of...

7 Mistakes That Quietly Destroy Your Wooden Cho...

Dishwashers, standing water, cheap vegetable oils, and a few other habits can warp, crack, or dull even the finest acacia board. Break these seven bad practices and your House of...

How to Clean & Maintain a Wooden Chopping Board...

A quick, step-by-step guide to keep your House of Smera wooden chopping board hygienic, odour-free, and gorgeous for years. Wash promptly, dry upright, oil monthly, and avoid dishwashers, harsh detergents,...

How to Clean & Maintain a Wooden Chopping Board...

A quick, step-by-step guide to keep your House of Smera wooden chopping board hygienic, odour-free, and gorgeous for years. Wash promptly, dry upright, oil monthly, and avoid dishwashers, harsh detergents,...

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