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Cutting Board – Cleaning
Cutting boards are both functional and attractive. You’re
cutting board can give you extra space on which to prepare food,
will save your counters from unwarranted abuse from your kitchen
knives and if taken care of can be left out as a kitchen decoration.
Taking proper care of your cutting board isn’t hard.
Following a few simple steps will keep your cutting board clean
and free from harmful bacteria and useful for years to come!
Whichever kind of cutting board you use, clean it frequently
with hot soapy water. Sanitize both wood and plastic cutting
boards with a diluted chlorine bleach or vinegar solution consisting
of one teaspoon of liquid chlorine bleach in one quart of water
or a one to five dilution of vinegar. Flood the surface with
a sanitizing solution and allow it to stand for several minutes,
then rinse and air dry or pat dry with paper towels.
Here are some tips to keep in mind:
