Who hasn’t used a cutting board, but did you know you may not be using the best cutting board? Have you ever thought of using a bamboo board or a bamboo chopping board? You may not be aware of the variety of ways you can use a bamboo board.

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There are several reasons why you use a bamboo cutting board:

1. They save on maintenance. Yes, these boards don't hold water, so you don't have to worry about them cracking so much or bucking over time and having to replace the board quickly.

2. Bamboo boards are great for sanitation. They not only don't scratch easily, but because of the thickness, you don't have to worry about bacteria spreading. However, you still want to sanitize your board.

3. Compared to the other types of boards, these bamboo boards look great over time because they don’t scar as easily as other boards, and a bamboo board is also more resistant to stain than other types of boards.

4.Bamboo boards are low in price and can be bought for under five dollars on Amazon.

5. Durability. A bamboo board can last for years with the right care.

Creative Ways To Use Your Chopping Board

Did you know there are many ways to use your best bamboo chopping board for something other than chopping food?

1.Chalkboard

Yes, you can redesign your chopped board, so it serves for more than one purpose to write out your list of groceries while hanging on your kitchen wall for decoration. You will need chalkboard paint, a sponge application, and tape.

2.Clockboard

Turn your chopping board into a beautiful clock. You can buy the clock kit at Walmart. There are plenty of instructions online, including YouTube on how to set it up.

3.Centerpiece

How about making your chopping board into a centerpiece? One of the easiest ways is to hang various sizes on the wall using a rod and hook method. You get function and display at the same time. You could also make it into a hanging wall sconce. The project is inexpensive and requires very little work. Check out some of the handsome pictures on Google and Pinterest for inspirational ideas.

4.Chopped Board Artwork

Create a work of art using your chopped board. There are many lovely designs you can use to spiff up your old bamboo chopped board. You will need acrylic paint, a paintbrush, masking tape, and a design pattern or stencil. See Youtube for some fun ways to make art for your chopped board.

5.Chopped Board Etched

Consider a burning tool to etch your favorite saying into your chopped board. You can find numerous quotes on the internet, or include some of your favorite inspirational quotes from the bible and place them right on your board. If you are handy with drawing pictures, use the burning tool to place your favorite image on the board.

The Best Woods For A Chopping Board

Some of the best woods you can find for a chopping board are maple, cherry and walnut. They're harder to damage with a knife. Although bamboo is not a wood, it makes this list because it meets all the same criteria as wood chopping boards.

A final reason for choosing the best bamboo cutting boards are because they are considered environmentally friendly. Bamboo boards are made from renewable material. Remember, the best eco friendly cutting board is the ones that you take care of with a little oil.