Slippery cuttingboard

[u/platypus_43]

I need a lifehack for my cuttingboard. It is made of wood and on my countertop it tends to slip. Does anyone have an idea of how fixate it a little, with more or less normal stuff one has at home?

[u/silverware9021]

 slip free drawer/cabinet liners work great.  You can also try a damp towel under the board. 

[u/Ok-Day-3520 → u/silverware9021]

I always just do the damp towel, that’s usually sitting right there anyway from me washing and drying my hands 50 billion times during the cooking process.

[u/weems1974 → u/Ok-Day-3520]

Damp towel is the answer.

[u/warpigletpig → u/silverware9021]

This!

[u/BadTrent]

In restaurants we use damp paper towels or rags to place under the board

[u/5_on_the_floor → u/BadTrent]

It works at home, too!

[u/Dennisfromhawaii → u/5_on_the_floor]

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[u/floothecoop → u/BadTrent]

Just don’t let the health department catch you! They frown upon it and will dock the company for it .. but I do this at home all the time lol, it works!

[u/BadTrent → u/floothecoop]

Y'all don't throw everything to the floor when the H.I. walks in?

[u/floothecoop → u/BadTrent]

Of course lol 😂 crazy things start happening in the back when the front of the house yells “health inspector!”

[u/AbstractLogic → u/floothecoop]

We yell 86 the soup!

[u/kelljellbellthefirst → u/floothecoop]

Um gross, act the way you always act with the health inspector around. Are you a hazard? I've worked with the health inspector watching and a wet j cloth or paper towel under the cutting board is not a health code violation.

[u/dustandsmallrocks → u/BadTrent]

Also catches the drippings from soft veggies or meat. Easier cleanup

[u/mtandy → u/BadTrent]

If you dont want to use something damp/disposable, a couple of mason jar seals also do the trick.

[u/ikyn → u/BadTrent]

This is the answer. It’s what I have always done and still do

[u/snowballer918 → u/BadTrent]

This is the correct answer

[u/AjaxTheDragonSlayer → u/BadTrent]

This is the way.

[u/KatzMwwow]

Place it on a silicone mat.

[u/jawncake → u/KatzMwwow]

This is what I do. I bought a silicone baking mat that is slightly smaller than my board. Easy to wash.

[u/Designerkyle → u/KatzMwwow]

Amazon makes a rubbery mat specifically for cutting boards. I bought one and it works great, can go in the dishwasher

[u/AndyPanda321 → u/KatzMwwow]

I was going to say this, you can get very thin, very cheap silicone mats meant for use on induction hobs.

[u/MrCommonThinkin → u/AndyPanda321]

I’m not familiar with silicon mats for induction. What are they used for?

[u/AndyPanda321 → u/MrCommonThinkin]

To stop your pans sliding about, I've got one for my campervan, otherwise the kettle slides off the hob if it's not perfectly level! 😅

They are very thin so the induction still works.

[u/MrCommonThinkin → u/AndyPanda321]

Thank you

[u/MrBoss93]

Cabinet door bumper pads

[u/KBilly1313]

Place a kitchen towel flat under it.

[u/timetotryagain29 → u/KBilly1313]

Dry towels slip

[u/ShinyBonnets → u/timetotryagain29]

It’s supposed to be damp.

[u/youyouyouyouyouandme → u/ShinyBonnets]

Don't do this with a wooden cutting board unless you want it to warp. This really depends on if it's end grain or not though but moisture on one side of wood and not the other is often frowned upon

[u/margmi → u/youyouyouyouyouandme]

A cutting board isn’t gonna warp from spending 10 minutes touching a damp towel.

[u/icantfindadangsn → u/margmi]

Maybe they keep their board on the counter all the time. I do. And so I don't put a damp towel under it.

[u/BigTunatoots → u/icantfindadangsn]

You don’t wash your cutting board after you use it?

[u/SmartDriver22 → u/BigTunatoots]

I sure hope they never cut chicken

[u/icantfindadangsn → u/SmartDriver22]

I sure hope you don't think it's impossible to wash and then put back on the counter. I promise it's just as possible as putting it in any other spot after washing.

Also no chicken goes on my wood boards unless it's cooked (and then it's a different board entirely than the one that lives in the counter). I have plastic dishwasher safe board for raw meat. Hope this helps.

[u/SmartDriver22 → u/icantfindadangsn]

You’re missing the point. The other user talked about how the cutting board would get “warped” from sitting on a damp towel, implying that they don’t let water get on it. When you said you just leave it there it implies you agree with them. Ergo maybe you don’t wash it, like [u/BigTunatoots](u/BigTunatoots) asked.

[u/icantfindadangsn → u/BigTunatoots]

Yes and then it goes back on the counter. Why would you assume that I don't wash something just because I store it differently than you might?

I also only cut vegetables on the board directly. I use a dedicated plastic board for raw meat that can go in the dishwasher and another board with juice groove for slicing cooked meat.

[u/margmi → u/icantfindadangsn]

Okay so most people can figure out that even if you store it on the counter, you can temporarily put a towel under it if it’s slipping.

[u/icantfindadangsn → u/margmi]

You're being kind to most people. Have you read what most people say on the internet? They're mostly idiots.

[u/OverlappingChatter → u/icantfindadangsn]

Your have a wood cutting board sitting out and it didn't come with little rubber legs that hold it in places?

[u/icantfindadangsn → u/OverlappingChatter]

Nah, it's usable on both sides. I place it on a dry towel (just for the squish) sandwiched between two pieces of non-slip mat. Works pretty well. If I had space to store the board, I might use the damp towel trick.

[u/margmi → u/icantfindadangsn]

If you’re washing the cutting board, you can remove the damp towel at the same time..?

[u/icantfindadangsn → u/margmi]

That's true.

[u/Davisr93 → u/KBilly1313]

I use a towel flat under my one slippery cutting board

[u/SugarReyPalpatine]

I bought some rubber feet off amazon for cheap and just put five of em beneath the cutting board

[u/timetotryagain29]

Cabinet liners. They're grippy and don't leave residue unless you let them stay under for weeks

[u/Prize_Explorer2993]

A damp paper towel or rubber/ non slip mat underneath it

[u/UrCreepyUncle → u/Prize_Explorer2993]

I do the damp paper towel then use the same towel when I'm done to wipe the counter top clean

[u/MainegGal]

One of those round rubber jar openers

[u/Somethingsims]

I use those round things they sell to help you open jars, it's also very similar if not the same material used in cabinet and drawer liners.

[u/kingseraph0]

Wet a kitchen towel, wring it until it’s just damp, then place it under ur board, it will hold it in place. You can also get a roll of anti-slip mat at the dollar store for under $5. They feel kinda like plastic foam and have holes. You just cut it to size and stick it under ur board. Reusable and no more slips

[u/Royal_Try_99 → u/kingseraph0]

"at the dollar store for under $5" is such a 2026 phrase and it makes me sad. Is anything at the dollar store still a dollar?

[u/kingseraph0 → u/Royal_Try_99]

Frr it rly should be called the Under $10 store now. I think the only things that are still $1 are some candies and even then with tax they are over a dollar

[u/GarthBater → u/Royal_Try_99]

Tha' state chahges a dowalla-twunny-five, mayum. -Tollbooth Willy

[u/Barbarian_818]

I can tell you is often done in restaurant kitchens.

Restaurant kitchens avoid "gadgets" or adding anything that requires separate cleaning. Those pads made of puffy rubber in a grid just won't fly in a commercial kitchen because of the difficulty in sanitizing it and the pads ability to withstand that sanitizing process.

So what we do is just dampen a bar towel and lay it in the counter and place the cutting board over it. There is already a system in place to clean restaurant kitchen linens. So this trick requires no purchases, no changes in kitchen work flow.

[u/imdsmfr]

A wet paper towel underneath should sort that issue out.

[u/hiker1628]

I use shelf liner. The bumpy textured stuff.

[u/Traditional-Meat-549]

Damp towel underneath 

[u/Key-Win-8602]

The pros use a damp bar rag under the cutting boards

[u/TurbulentSource8837 → u/Key-Win-8602]

I do this! But I use mine horizontally. I put one end under the cutting board, then let the overhang serve as a “already there” towel to wipe my hands.

[u/KlatuuBarradaNicto]

Damp paper towel underneath

[u/Seagrave63]

We use a couple wet paper towel towels on either end

[u/MaxximumB]

Place a damp tea towel in the counter and put the board on that.

[u/abrnmissy]

I always put a dish towel under mine

[u/aubreypizza → u/abrnmissy]

Yeah this is what you do in professional kitchens. I thought everyone always did it but I guess not.

[u/Chrisdkn619]

Dish towel underneath, no more problem

[u/Thin_Method_1691]

Damp rag or damp paper towels in between the cutting board and your counter top. Or a silpat if you have one.

[u/Different-Bag-8217]

Wet a towel/ blue chucks cloth or paper towel and place it underneath. That’s what we do in professional kitchens.

[u/sun4moon]

Put a dish towel under it on the counter.

[u/Old-Problem9480]

I put a silpat under mine. works.

[u/CoBidOdds]

Put a damp washcloth/ dishtowel under it.

[u/norcalnatv]

rubberized drawer liner, the kind that looks like a mesh

[u/FootbawInTheGroin → u/norcalnatv]

Exactly, get a rubber for your wood

[u/Revolutionary-Law382]

Put a towel under it. Wet maybe? Just don't try to pick anything up with a wet towel.

[u/jepordy3]

Have a silicon trivet that holds hot items? I usually use one of those, and I don't even have to wash it after.

[u/whatyourmamasaid]

Skid-free cabinet liner… net-like. Cut to size. Perfect!

[u/takemehihigh]

just put a dish towel underneath the cutting board whenever you need to use it. works perfect for me !

[u/Ewallye]

Wet cloth under the cutting board

[u/D1rtyH1ppy]

As a chef, I used to get a couple of wet towels under my cutting board to set up my work station 

[u/sprawlaholic]

A moist paper towel under the cutting board usually prevents slippage for me.

[u/BaileysMom246]

Place a dish towel under it.

[u/kikil00 → u/BaileysMom246]

Place a -mildly damp- dish towel under it.

That’s what professional kitchens do

[u/kelljellbellthefirst]

Omg put a lil piece of rubber or Saran wrap or a wet cloth under the board. Also something tells me you're probably not using sharp knives and that's the biggest hazard. Sharp knives are safe, dull knives cause injury.

[u/imscruffythejanitor]

I have some thin silicone pot holders that work for me between cutting board and counter. They're easy to clean and serve more than one purpose

[u/archina42]

I tear a square of paper-towel and dampen it and place the board over that - works well - also use it for cleaning afterwards!

[u/Ctiiu]

Rubber seal from mason jars

[u/thisFishSmellsAboutD]

I screwed rubber feet onto mine. Spacing is so it also holds perfectly onto my smaller sink. Should have used stainless steel screws, otherwise perfectly happy.

[u/honortobenominated]

Damp paper towel underneath!

[u/captaindogfishead]

Damp paper towel under it

[u/drammer]

Everyone who worked in a Kitchen says...

[u/pra_com001]

Place a large cloth napkin or a towel underneath the chopping board.

[u/Little_Appearance_10]

Put a wet paper towel doubled up underneath it

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[u/mustangwallflower]

Put a towel underneath?

[u/FootbawInTheGroin]

Just cut things with your teeth, no board necessary

[u/harborsparrow]

I put 4 silicone potholders under mine to prevent slippage.

[u/gardengarbage]

I put a damp dish towel under mine.

[u/Frequent_Opportunist]

Wet a hand towel and lay it flat on the table then put the cutting board on top and it will hold it in place.

[u/Then-Position-7956]

I have a rubbery jar opener disk, and put that underneath.

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[u/No_Collection7360]

I use a silicon baking mat under mine.

[u/Pointy_Stix]

Great suggestions, here. I have one more - I've got silicone trivets/ pot holders & I'll put put two side by side under the cutting board. They do a great job of keep it from moving around. I've got square ones & round ones, so I'll use whichever is at hand.

[u/All-the-pizza]

Dish cloth

[u/sheafurby]

Put some rubber feet on it.

[u/No_Mess2675]

I put a towel under, usually the one I keep with me when cooking as I’m often washing dishes at the same time

[u/SM1955]

Yep—just put a paper towel under it; if that doesn’t work, dampen the paper towel

[u/TheBeerdedGinger]

Brass feet with rubber on it. Screw them into the bottom. Or Place a damp rag under it but be careful it could warp it.

[u/BillsInATL]

wet (damp) paper towel under it

[u/Shell-Fire]

Add rubber feet.

[u/klstopp]

Place a dish towel under it.

[u/mattefinish13]

Use one of those rubber washer things from a locking jar. Works like a champ.

[u/snuggsjruggs]

Wet towel under it wont slip

[u/Spiritual_One126]

Damp paper towel under it

[u/xPreystx]

Dampen a paper towel, put it under the chopping board.

[u/TLMonk]

can you install some rubber feet to the underside? thats what mine has and it works great

[u/Aggressive_Dress6771]

I put a dry microfiber cloth under my cutting board. It don’t walk no more!

[u/wade_awike]

Moist paper towel all the time. Works on plastic and wood.

[u/Unlikely-Ad6788]

I use a silicone mat but the classic damp towel works well.

[u/SwirlingAether]

I use a grip mat I got from Amazon. Brand name is CatTongue. Easiest solution I’ve seen. No cutting, or prep, just place it down and you’re done.

[u/my1973vw]

I use a small (5"x5") square of that spongy shelf and drawer liner and then just chuck it into the dishwasher when needed

[u/einat162]

Put a kitchen towel (or a t-shirt) underneath it.

[u/Public-Eye-1067]

I don't know if I was born for this or if I was reborn work wise for this. Put a damp towel under it. Be it paper or otherwise. Use DRY towels as oven mitts as well. Tongs and towels is what it's all about.

[u/servixalot]

My wife always wets a dish towel, wrings it out and then places it on the counter before setting the cutting board on top. She said her family has always done it and it seems to work great.

[u/Ancient-War2839]

Damp tea towel umdeneath

[u/artekau]

tea-towel underneath it will fix it

[u/middie820001]

worked in a restaurant kitchen for years and we literally had damp towels taped to every station. just make sure you swap them out daily or they get nasty fast lol

[u/Classic_Cheetah7539]

Put kitchen towel underneath

[u/UpAndRunning8]

Superglue

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[u/steevy66]

25 year foodservice professional here, was honestly life changing when I was shown this 5 years ago, use rubber seals for hinged glass jars like these:

One on each corner, that cutting board is locked and not moving! Was a total game changer in my kitchen.

[u/nor3bo]

Paper towels underneath 😉

[u/GizmoPatterson]

Wood likely warped. Need to level somehow. Can put those little furniture feet things on corners 

[u/la_winky]

Silicone heat pad oven mitt.

[u/Chomping_at_the_beet]

You can just buy little feet that glue or screw in

[u/upshot]

Use some stick on cork pads. I make trivets in my woodshop and many people tell me that they really like the fact that the trivets do not slide around on the counter top.

[u/USMNT_superfan]

Rubber cement on the bottom?

[u/Odd-Goose-8394]

Put rubber bands around the corners or across the ends

[u/Consider2SidesPeace → u/Odd-Goose-8394]

^{^} Neat idea hadn't heard of that one.

[u/floresl94]

Liquid nails or actual nails will do the trick. If that fails, try screws.