WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, CLEAN YOUR CUTTING BOARD.

August 29, 2024

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, CLEAN YOUR CUTTING BOARD.

By Michele Parkinson

Home THE WOOD FILES WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, CLEAN YOUR CUTTING BOARD.

LEMON JUICE & BAKING SODA BOARD SANITIZER

Dampen your cutting board slightly & sprinkle with baking soda. Use 1 half a lemon to scrub it clean. Rinse thoroughly & dry completely making certain it has proper air flow on all sides. If your cutting board or block does not have feet you should prop it against a wall and let it dry. Dry time is key to insuring any lingering bacteria caused by raw food sources such as meat, poultry, or fish will no longer be present or a risk.

LEMON JUICE & SALT BOARD DEODERIZER

Sprinkle 1/3 cup (more or less depending on how big or small your board is), & spread evenly. Let SALT sit on board for 10 minutes & then massage a half a lemon over entire board, letting lemon juice soak entire board for a few moments. Rinse thoroughly & dry well (see drying instructions in lemon juice/baking soda instructions above).

VINEGAR & LEMON JUICE SANITIZER

Spray cutting board with straight vinegar & let set for a minute. Rinse with warm water, towel dry, & rub with half a lemon. Let sit one minute and repeat rinsing (see appropriate dry time & procedure in lemon/baking soda instructions above).

Regular & proper conditioning will protect your board from bacteria as well as keep it looking fabulous.

See best practices on conditioning your board here.

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