DEODORIZE AND SANITIZE WOOD CUTTING BOARDS

Before deodorizing or sanitizing wood cutting boards, RVA Cutting Boards recommends following proper cleaning procedures as described HERE .

To deodorize wood cutting boards, simply wipe with pure white vinegar and a squeeze of lemon juice, and odors should dissipate. 

To sanitize wood cutting boards - 

White Vinegar – Simply pour, wipe or spray white vinegar onto the wood cutting board surface and spread it evenly across the surface, let stand for 2 minutes or so, rinse thoroughly, then completely wipe dry the entire wood cutting board and store on its side or upright. 

3% Hydrogen Peroxide – Simply pour, wipe or spray the 3% hydrogen peroxide onto the wood cutting board surface, spread it evenly across the wood cutting board surface, let stand for 2 minutes or so, rinse thoroughly, then completely wipe dry the entire wood cutting board and store on its side or upright.

To disinfect wood cutting boards - 

Bleach – Mix one tablespoon of bleach with one gallon of water, then simply pour, wipe or spray mixture onto the wood cutting board surface, spread it evenly across the wood cutting board surface, let stand for 2 minutes or so, rinse thoroughly, then completely wipe dry the entire wood cutting board and store on its side or upright. Bleach is a very effective way to sanitize your wood cutting board, however, if bleach was used, RVA Cutting Boards recommends oiling your wood cutting board after sanitizing. Bleach has a tendency to dry out wood cutting boards. To learn how to oil a wood cutting board, click HERE.

      Bleach ratio comes directly from the United States department of Argriculture.

 "After thoroughly washing food preparation surfaces, such as countertops and cutting boards, with hot, soapy water, you can sanitize them with a solution of 1 tablespoon of unscented, liquid chlorine bleach in 1 gallon of water. Let the solution stand on the surfaces for a few minutes; then air dry or pat dry with clean paper towels." 

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