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Stop Your Cutting Board from Sliding

A sliding board is dangerous. Use this one-second hack to lock it in place.

Stop Your Cutting Board from Sliding

Solutions

  • 1Damp paper towel under the board.
  • 2Damp kitchen towel.
  • 3Shelf liner.
  • 4Silicone mat.
  • 5Rubber feet on the board underside.

Why It Matters

Professional kitchens always anchor their boards. It is the first thing taught in culinary school.

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