There are a number of materials to choose from when deciding on a chopping board, and these are the most popular choices.

• Plastic. There is an argument that plastic is more sanitary than wood but the softer surface of plastic boards is easily cut by knives, and the resulting grooves and cuts in the surface tend to harbor germs even after being well cleaned with harsh chemicals such as bleach and other disinfectants. On the whole, plastic is not a good choice unless the board is aggressively cleaned after every use.

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