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Sprinkle coarse salt generously over the cutting board.
Use a lemon half to scrub the board, squeezing gently to release juice while scrubbing.
The acidity of the lemon and abrasiveness of the salt work together to lift stains and eliminate odors.
Rinse the board with warm water and dry thoroughly.
3. Sanitizing to Eliminate Bacteria
3. Sanitizing to Eliminate Bacteria
Sanitizing your cutting board is crucial, especially after handling raw meat, poultry, or seafood, to prevent cross-contamination.
Using Hydrogen Peroxide
Materials Needed:
3% hydrogen peroxide
Spray bottle
Steps:
Pour hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle.
Spray the entire surface of the cutting board generously.
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes to disinfect.
Rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry the board completely.
Using a Bleach Solution
Materials Needed:
Unscented liquid chlorine bleach
Water
Steps:
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