I love the idea

11 years ago

my concern is the ability to clean the cutting board and or possible need to replace it. Does this set up have those options.

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Stringer Construction & Design

11 years ago

There are drawer slides on either side of the board so you could essentially pull it out just like you would a drawer and put it in your sink for a more heavy duty cleaning. On a regular basis I would use Butcher Block oil or even just traditional Mineral oil to clean it. Also, Lemon slices are acidic and make a natural cleaner as well and can be rubbed across it as a natural cleaner. I would typically use this strictly for things like vegetables rather than meat which can carry bacteria. This way you are keeping it as a clean board that isn't exposed to the bacteria that meats can carry. Thanks for your question!

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Stacy Lawrence
10 years ago
How does the drawer front flip down? Thank you!
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Stringer Construction & Design
10 years ago
european hinges just like on the regular cabinet doors. It looks like a drawer front, but imagine it's really just a miniature cabinet door with hinges on the bottom instead of the side. Hope that helps!
dharmadm
9 years ago
It's a great idea, but in my small kitchen it would take away a drawer so here's what I do. Same concept
i pull out the drawer and place my cutting board on top just above the pullout trash cabinet.
thammersley
6 years ago
So this is designed for veggie scraps to go into the trash and end up in a landfill? A compost bin would be a better choice. Food waste in landfills creates methane, a big problem for our planet!
beth_samuelson59
6 years ago
I always wonder if the enclosed space encourages mold growth on the wooden cutting board. You would need to leave it out long enough to dry before stowing it.
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Stringer Construction & Design
6 years ago
Hey Beth thanks for your comments. This was a cabinet we built almost 6 years ago and the client still loves it and doesn’t have any problems with mold. I think there is enough air circulation since it’s open to the trash can below.
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Toronto Designers
5 years ago
I can't help but wonder if you would be happy cutting fresh fruits and vegetables over a bin of garbage that may be smelly. I'm all for gorgeous cutting boards you can move around to where you need them. :)