How to Clean a Cutting Board With Chemicals

Over time, cutting boards can accumulate a layer of grime that will make them look unappealing. To avoid health issues resulting from bacterial growth on cutting boards, you will need to clean your cutting boards thoroughly with ingredients you probably already have underneath your sink. Cutting boards made from wood or plastic can be cleaned and sanitized with a diluted liquid chlorine bleach solution.

Things You'll Need

• Bleach
• Clean cloth

Instructions

1. Mix a teaspoon of bleach with a quart of water.

2. Pour the bleach water over the entire surface of the cutting board.

3. Let the cutting board sit for several minutes.

4. Rinse the cutting board with water and dry it with a clean cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• Always store cutting boards in an upright position to avoid moisture being trapped underneath.

• Bleach can be harmful if swallowed.

References

• Cutting Boards, Chopping Blocks and Butcher Blocks