How do you clean a wooden cutting board?

Question

I have a wooden cutting board that needs to be cleaned what is the most SANITARY way to clean it?

I got raw meat juice on it so I have to santize it.

Answer 1

Soap and water, air dry, then sprinkle some salt and rub half a lemon on it. The salt and lemon juice scrub and sanitize the board, as well as freshening any odors from things like fish or onions.

If the board starts to look droopy or dried out, you can use kitchen grade mineral oil to condition it.

Answer 2

Scrub it well with a solution of bleach in warm water, using a brush to get into the grain of the wood. Rinse it well with cold water to close the pores of the wood. Wipe off the surplus water with a clean teatowel and set the board on edge to dry both sides. This is what i was taught in a Domestic Science class many years ago, when i was still at school. It would be best to cut your meat on a board which can go in the dishwasher, as this will disinfect it more thoroughly at a higher temperature, and use your wooden one for veggies. There are so many plastic boards available now that it's not necessary to cut meat on one which can't be cleaned at a high temperature.

Answer 3

How to Clean, Remove Stains, Sanitize, and Store Your Cutting Board

The kitchen cutting board gets a lot of use and this means that it gets a lot of exposure to bacteria. Proper cleaning of the cutting board is essential to your good health. Whether you use a wood or a plastic cutting board, you should clean and sanitize it after every use.

Cleaning the Cutting Board

After using the cutting board to slice, dice, or chop all kinds of neat goodies, use a metal scraper or spatula to scrape away any remaining bits and pieces of food. Throw the scrapings into the garbage disposal, garbage receptacle, or trash.

Scrub the board with hot, soapy water thoroughly. If your dishwasher reaches a temperature of at least 165°F, then you can probably place a high-density plastic cutting board into the dishwasher. Moreover, if your dishwasher has an antibacterial cycle, use it to wash the cutting board. Otherwise, scrub it by hand. Allow the board to air dry.

Removing Stains from the Cutting Board

If your cutting board has stains on it, you can use the following procedure in an attempt to remove the stains. Wet the stained area with water and sprinkle it with kosher salt. Sea salt can also be used for this. Allow the salt to sit undisturbed for twenty-four hours.

Rinse the salt from the cutting board with clean water. Using the kosher salt and clean water, create a paste. Use a clean nylon scrubbing sponge or a clean toothbrush to scour or scrub the paste on the stained area of the cutting board. Rinse the area clean with fresh water. Repeat the procedure to guarantee that you have removed all of the stain. Rinse the board clean. Scrub the cutting board with hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. Allow it to air dry.

Sanitizing the Cutting Board

Plastic and wooden cutting boards can be sanitized using a diluted liquid chlorine bleach solution. For this solution, combine one teaspoon of bleach to one quart of water. Pour the solution onto the entire surface area of the board and allow it to sit undisturbed for several minutes. Rinse the board clean with water. Allow it to air dry or use a clean cloth to dry it.

If you prefer, you may use a vinegar solution in place of the bleach solution. Simply combine one part vinegar to five parts water. Use this solution in the same manner as the one explained for the bleach solution.

Storing the Cutting Board

Once the cutting board has completely dried, it is time to store it. Cutting boards should be stored vertically or in an upright position. This helps to avoid moisture from getting trapped underneath the board and the accumulation of dust or grime.

Answer 4

I'd wash it in warm soapy water to wash it. In high school, I took culinary and we used to take warm water with a little bleach and put it on the board, and then scrap it off. That might get a little messy though, so I would try cleaning it, and then use a foodsafe sanitizer which is available at Target, CVS, Stop and Shop

Answer 5

eccloli and salmonella live here. So what ever you do make sure bleach and hot soapy water are used along the way! I am shocked by the amount of people that have 100 different ways but are not using" hot" soapy water and bleach. Meat is not the only carrier now days, remember veggies!

Answer 6

I spray mine with Clorox Clean Up all the time. Wood cutting boards aren't that big of an investment so if it gets ruined, no big deal. The bleach will kill any organisms and keeps it sanitary!

Answer 7

Take and scrub the board with soapy water.Then rinse well and spray some bleach on it,let sit for a while,then rinse again.Let air dry and all is well..

Answer 8

spray bleach to soak a few minutes, then soapy hot water . After you can protect the board with some glycerin (found in drug stores).

Answer 9

wash in warm soapy water just be sure it is completely dry...do not put in dishwasher...sanitize cutting boards and counters with a mild solution of bleach and water.

Answer 10

do not wash it in water this will rot the wood it is best to clean it with olive oil wipe it over with a paper towel this will keep the wood in good condition.