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How to Keep Your Plastic Cutting Board Clean and Safe – A No-Nonsense Guide to a Germ-Free Kitchen

Use hot water (as hot as you can handle)

Scrub with dish soap and a scrub brush (not a sponge — they harbor bacteria)

Focus on grooves and stained areas

Rinse and air dry upright to prevent moisture buildup

Do this after every use — especially after raw meat.

2. Vinegar and Water Spray – The Odor Killer

White vinegar is a natural disinfectant and deodorizer.

How to do it:

Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle

After washing, spray the board and let sit for 2–3 minutes

Rinse with hot water

Bonus: It neutralizes onion, garlic, and fish smells like magic.

3. Hydrogen Peroxide + Baking Soda Paste – The Deep Cleaner

For stubborn stains and deep-down grime, this combo lifts the gunk like nothing else.

How to do it:

Mix 1 part hydrogen peroxide with 1 part baking soda to form a paste

Spread over the board, especially in grooves

Let sit for 5–10 minutes

Scrub with a brush, then rinse thoroughly

This is your go-to when the board “has seen things.”

4. Lemon and Salt – The DIY Power Duo

This isn’t just for Instagram — it actually works.

 

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