Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have used Boos since I first saw it on the Food Network and chefs were using it. I have noticed a number of negative reviews, well here are a few tips to avoid splitting. Also I made these same expensive mistakes myself. When cutting tomatoes or similar "wet" foods; NEVER let them sit on the board. As soon as you are done slicing/chopping remove the food IMMEDIATELY, DRY the board with paper towel. Wood boards of ANY brand can split or warp if not taken care of. The above tip is where most people make mistakes by leaving the board wet. Another tip is depending on use you MUST use oil or cream on your boards; if you use it daily then you have to oil it weekly or monthly if you use it on only say 7-14 times in a month. I was scanning some of the boards that others have submitted pics for, and many of those boards are way too dry. An extremely moist or dry environment will cause splitting of any wood; so keep your boards dry and oil your boards for long life. Also avoid stringent soaps and especially soaps that break up oil. This tip should go without saying, but NEVER EVER put a wood cutting board in a dishwasher. Most of the time you just need to take a moist cloth and wipe it off and then dry it. Remember this; wood has naturally occurring antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. So many studies show wood is the safer option. I hope these tips help, and I myself try only to buy Boos. Just thought of another tip, if you use serrated style knives wood boards are not recommended. Those type of knives are like taking a saw to your board.