How do I Remove Stains From a Cutting Board?

It's easy to keep your boards looking fresh and clean.

Cutting or chopping boards can last for years, but they require proper maintenance and care. Unsightly stains shouldn't prevent you from using that cutting board; just employ some simple steps to make it look like new again--whether it's wooden or plastic.

Things You'll Need

• Lemon
• Salt
• Bleach
• Water
• Dishcloth

Instructions

Wooden Boards

1. Sprinkle table salt over the stained area generously.

2. Rub the area vigorously with a slice of lemon.

3. Rinse well with hot water.

4. If the stain persists, leave the salt on for 12 hours before rubbing with lemon.

Plastic Boards

1. Dilute a tablespoon of bleach in a cup of warm water.

2. Soak a dishcloth in the solution.

3. Rub the dishcloth on the affected area.

4. Rinse with hot soapy water.

Tips & Warnings

• Proper sanitation for cutting boards is key to maintaining a healthy kitchen. Many chefs keep separate boards for cutting raw meat, to reduce the risk of contamination.

References

• Wood Cutting Board Care Instructions
• Cutting Board Maintenance