News — can wooden cutting boards be sanitized

Yes, wooden cutting boards can be safely sanitized at home as long as you avoid soaking and dishwashers and use a simple routine of hot water, washing up liquid and either white vinegar or diluted bleach at 1 tablespoon per litre. With that approach, a quality board can stay hygienic for 5 to 10 years of daily use. Are wooden cutting boards hygienic for everyday cooking? Wood has natural antibacterial properties, so a well maintained wooden board can be just as hygienic as plastic. Studies have shown that bacteria sink into the wood surface and gradually die off instead of...