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If you want to know how to disinfect plastic chopping boards properly, the most reliable method at home is a 2 stage clean: first scrub with hot water at around 60°C and washing up liquid, then soak or wipe with a disinfecting solution such as 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of unscented household bleach in 1 litre of cold water for at least 2 minutes before rinsing and drying upright. Why plastic chopping boards need proper disinfection Plastic chopping boards are often used for raw chicken, minced beef and fish, which can carry bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli. Those...

If you want to know how to disinfect wooden chopping boards properly, the most effective home method is a 2-step routine: first scrub with hot soapy water for at least 30 seconds, then disinfect with either 70% alcohol, 3% hydrogen peroxide, or a vinegar and salt treatment, and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing and drying upright. Why wooden chopping boards stay hygienic when you treat them properly Wood and bamboo boards can stay safe for 5 to 10 years if you clean and disinfect them correctly. Studies have shown that bacteria sink into the wood...

If you want to know how to disinfect wooden chopping boards properly, the safest home method is to scrub with hot soapy water for 30–60 seconds, rinse, then disinfect with either 70% white vinegar for 5 minutes or a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution for 1 minute before drying upright for at least 2 hours. Done consistently, this routine keeps a quality board hygienic for 5–10 years without damaging the wood. Why wooden chopping boards can be safer than plastic It surprises many cooks that a well maintained wooden chopping board can be more hygienic than a plastic one. Hardwood fibres...