What to disinfect wooden boards: 5 most effective and safe home remedies

An indispensable kitchen item - wooden cutting boards. It is worth noting that they are much safer than fusion boards, but you need to know how to use them properly and, even more importantly, how to care for them.

FoodOboz editors share with you the 5 most effective and safe home remedies for cleaning wooden boards.

There are several ways to disinfect boards :

1. Baking soda

It will perfectly clean and disinfect this kitchen object at the same time. All you need to do is wet the board with water, sprinkle it with baking soda, rub it well and leave it for 10-15 minutes. Afterwards, wash the board thoroughly and leave it to dry completely.

2. Lemon

Cut a lemon in half and rub it on the board well. Leave for 20-30 minutes, then wash thoroughly.

3. Grated potatoes and apples will help to eliminate the unpleasant smell

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These two products can very well eliminate the unpleasant smell from the board. You need to grate them, cover the board with the mixture, leave it for 10-15 minutes and then wash well with running water.

4. Laundry soap

Foam the soap well and then spread the foam well over the entire length of the board. Then wash the board several times with a sponge and running water. Be sure to dry it.

5. Vinegar and peroxide

It's great for getting rid of stains on your board and for killing all the bacteria. You can apply it pure, or you can dilute it with water in a 1:1 ratio. Pour the solution into a spray bottle and wipe the board with it every time you use it. Then wipe with hydrogen peroxide and be sure to rinse with running water afterwards.

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