Cleaning a Cuttingboard
Transform your cutting board into a spotless, hygienic surface with this easy-to-follow guide on "Cleaning a Cutting Board." This simple yet effective cleaning routine combines everyday household staples like hot water, dish soap, and white vinegar for deep cleaning, while optional ingredients like coarse salt, lemon, and hydrogen peroxide offer targeted solutions for wooden boards and stubborn stains. Perfect for both plastic and wooden cutting boards, this method not only removes grime but also sanitizes and deodorizes, ensuring your prep station stays fresh and safe for every recipe. Learn how to care for your board, including tips for preserving wooden boards with food-safe mineral oil, to keep your kitchen tools in pristine condition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Hot water
- 1 tablespoon Dish soap
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Coarse salt (for wooden cutting boards)
- 0.5 each Lemon (optional, for wooden boards)
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda (optional, for tough stains or odors)
- 1 tablespoon Hydrogen peroxide (optional, for deep sanitizing)
Instructions
1. Rinse the cutting board with hot water to remove any loose food particles.
2. In a small bowl, mix 4 cups of hot water with 1 tablespoon of dish soap. Use a sponge or dish brush dipped in the soapy mixture to scrub the surface of the cutting board thoroughly.
3. Rinse the board under hot running water to wash away the soap.
4. For plastic cutting boards or tough stains, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of baking soda over the surface. Add a few drops of hydrogen peroxide and gently scrub the area until stains lighten.
5. For wooden cutting boards, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of coarse salt onto the surface. Cut a lemon in half and use the cut side to scrub the salt into the board. This will help lift stains and neutralize odors. Wipe away the residue with a clean, damp cloth.
6. Optional: To further sanitize (especially after cutting raw meat), pour 2 tablespoons of white vinegar over the board and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with hot water.
7. Dry the cutting board completely with a clean kitchen towel or let it air dry upright to avoid trapping moisture.
8. For wooden cutting boards, periodically rub the surface with a food-safe mineral oil to prevent drying and cracking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
14 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7123 mg | 310% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
