How do I get rid of mold on a cutting board?

The cutting board is moldy and difficult to clean, teach everyone a good way to never get moldy again.

Household generally boiled in boiling water for about half an hour every 3 days, it can be sterilized, it can also be moldy, it is very simple and hygienic.

What to do if the cutting board is moldy]:

The best way to remove mildew is to use the stainless steel cleaning wire used to clean pots and bowls to rub the mold spot vigorously a few times, or with sandpaper. However, if there are mold spots on the cutting board, if it is a shallow mold spot, you can use the above method, but if the wooden cutting board is easy to penetrate and mold is more severe, you need to use a planer to cut a small layer. The cutting board that has been removed from the mold spot should be rinsed with water before use.

Washing or boiling with water will reduce mildew, but it will not completely remove mildew, and cleaning with salt water is also very effective.

If the cutting board has old mold: you can put the cutting board in rice washing water or put detergent to scrub it, then wash it with clean water, and dry it in a ventilated place, but do not easily expose the wet cutting board to the sun to prevent it from deforming and affecting its use.

Tips to keep the cutting board from mold: After each use, wipe the cutting board with a clean cloth and place it in a ventilated place to dry. If the contact surface is not well ventilated, the cutting board is prone to mold and blackening.

So we can put the bamboo cutting board on a bowl-like utensil, with a small contact surface but at the same time able to support the cutting board. This way the cutting board will not get moldy.

Washing and ironing. Brush the cutting board with a hard brush and water, the germs can be reduced by one-third, if you scald it with boiling water again, there will be very few remaining germs; After each use of the cutting board, scrape off the residue and keep sprinkling salt on the cutting board once a week; Ultraviolet disinfection, exposing the cutting board to the sun for more than 30 minutes (pay special attention to this method, because excessive exposure to the sun will crack the cutting board); Chemical disinfection, add one kilogram of water to soak the cutting board in 50 ml of Xinjieerze for about 15 minutes, and then rinse it with clean water.

Cutting board maintenance method]:

1. Maintenance: The newly purchased bamboo cutting board can be used after normal cleaning after unpacking. In order to prolong the service life of the round bamboo cutting board, be sure to keep the board surface moist, and use it on both sides in turn, if the board surface is loose, you can soak it in warm water for 1-10 minutes according to the situation, and do not soak it for too long or boil it with water.

When the cutting board is used up, it is best to hang it up and dry it in a ventilated place.

2. Classification of cutting boards: In order to avoid cross-infection, bamboo cutting boards can be cut raw food on one side and cooked food on the other. After each type of food is processed, wash it thoroughly immediately before cutting the next type of food. If the meat is cut, wash it with warm water.

3. If you want to prevent the cutting board from cracking, you should apply oil immediately after buying a new cutting board. The method is: apply oil on the upper and lower sides of the cutting board and around it, and then apply it after the oil is absorbed, and apply it three or four times.

The periphery of the cutting board is easy to crack, so it can be reapplied several times and can be used after the oil is dry. With this treatment, the cutting board is less prone to cracks. Because the oil has strong penetration and is not easy to volatile, it can moisten the wood for a long time and prevent the cutting board from bursting.

The oiling also has an anti-corrosion function, so the cutting board is also durable.

4. Do not use detergent to clean, because the cleaning liquid will penetrate into the cutting board, which will cause mildew on the cutting board for a long time, and it is quite unhygienic to treat food with it.

5. If the cutting board has processed food with heavy oil, it can be continuously brushed with hot water to quickly remove the oil. (Remember not to use a pot brush).

6. Note that the cutting board should not be placed in direct sunlight to avoid excessive drying and cracking.

If the cutting board has become moldy, you can use stainless steel cleaning wire or sandpaper to rub the moldy spots, and then rinse with water and scald with boiling water, but this method can not completely remove the mold spots.

You can also soak the cutting board in rice washing water, add salt or alkali to scrub, pour some vinegar on the cutting board after washing, put it in the sun to dry, and then wash it with water.

After using the cutting board, wash it with dish soap, and then scald it with boiling water, which can play a role in daily sterilization.

After washing, wipe it with a cleaning cloth to dehumidify the cutting board as soon as possible, and place it vertically against the wall or flat in front of the counter, but stand upright in a ventilated place to dry.

When cleaning the cutting board, do not scrub it with a hard steel brush to avoid rougher surfaces that can hide bacteria.

It can be scraped with a kitchen knife or wrapped with a loofah.

1. Take advantage of the summer sun.

Sunlight contains ultraviolet rays, especially in summer. So, take the moldy cutting board outside at noon and expose it to the sun. It both kills bacteria and evaporates the moisture from the cutting board. This avoids the growth of mold.

2. Use table salt.

Table salt is a great way to kill mold. So, you can moisten the cutting board first and sprinkle it with a layer of salt evenly. Marinate for half an hour.

Then brush the cutting board with clean water and a cleaning ball until clean.

3. Use baking soda.

Baking soda is alkaline and can kill mold very well. You can prepare a basin of warm water and pour in an appropriate amount of baking soda. Then put the moldy cutting board into the basin and soak.

After half an hour, remove the cutting board and brush it with a cleaning ball. Then rinse with clean water.

4. Use ginger.

Ginger is a great way to get rid of odors from moldy cutting boards. You can first use a cleaning ball to scrub the cutting board, then find a piece of ginger, peel it, and apply the cutting board all the way. Rinse off with water after some time.

5. Keep the cutting board dry.

This method is actually the most basic. In addition to high temperatures, another reason why cutting boards can become moldy is dampness. After each use of the cutting board, after brushing it clean. Hanging it in a ventilated place and keeping it dry is the only way to solve the problem at the source.

Salt: Sprinkle salt on the cutting board, then rub it with your hands or a rag a few times, and finally rinse it with water and place it in a dry and ventilated place. White vinegar with baking soda:

Add baking soda to white vinegar and spread it on a cutting board to remove odors and remove traces of mold on the cutting board. Planer: Use a planer to scrape off all the moldy layer, and then grind it smooth before continuing to use.

1. Salt: Sprinkle salt on the cutting board, then rub it a few times with your hands or a rag, and finally rinse it with water and place it in a dry and ventilated place.

2. White vinegar with baking soda: Add baking soda to white vinegar and spread it on the cutting board to remove the peculiar smell and eliminate the traces of mildew on the cutting board.

3. Planer: Use a planer to scrape off all the moldy layer, and then grind it smooth, then you can continue to use.

If the cutting board is moldy, we can mix baking soda, salt and white vinegar together, then apply it evenly on the cutting board with a clean rag, let it stand for a while, then scrub it with a scouring pad, and then rinse it with clean water, so that the moldy part on it will disappear.

How to clean a moldy cutting board.

In life, three meals a day is essential, when we cut vegetables, the cutting board is also a tool that will be used, but many people will find that it will be black after it is permanent, this is mainly because the usual cleaning is not in place to breed bacteria, so we must clean up the lack of care in time.

We can prepare an appropriate amount of baking soda, salt and white vinegar, pour them together into a bowl and mix well, then use a clean rag to spread them evenly on the cutting board, wait for a few minutes and then scrub with a scouring pad, and finally rinse the nuclear residue with clean water, and put it in a ventilated and cool place to dry, so that the mold on it is gone.

The cutting board at home must be cleaned regularly, preferably once a week, or every time the vegetables are cut, otherwise there will be more bacteria on the cutting board, and then using it will also affect our health very much.

1. You can use stainless steel cleaning wire or sandpaper to rub the mildew spots, and then rinse with water and scald with boiling water, but this method cannot completely remove the mildew spots.

2. You can soak the cutting board in rice washing water, add salt or alkali to scrub, pour some vinegar on the cutting board after washing, put it in the sun to dry, and then wash it with water.

3. After the cutting board is used, wash it with dish soap, and then scald it with boiling water, so that it can be discussed to play the role of daily sterilization.

4. If the cutting board is seriously moldy, Tongzhou Dan has touched the scrubbing method and is no longer useful, you can use a planer to scrape this layer of mold, or directly replace it with a new cutting board.

1. Make the most of the summer sun.

We all know that sunlight contains ultraviolet rays, especially in summer.

So, take the moldy cutting board outside at noon and expose it to the sun. It both kills bacteria and evaporates the moisture from the cutting board. This avoids the growth of mold.

2. Make full use of table salt.

Table salt is a great way to kill mold.

Then brush the cutting board with clean water and a cleaning ball until clean.

3. Make good use of baking soda.

Baking soda is alkaline and can kill mold very well.

So, you can prepare a basin of warm water and pour in an appropriate amount of baking soda. Then put the moldy cutting board into the basin and soak.

After half an hour, remove the cutting board and brush it with a cleaning ball. Then rinse with clean water.

4. Make full use of ginger.

Ginger is a great way to get rid of odors from moldy cutting boards.

Therefore, you can first use a cleaning ball to scrub the cutting board, then find a piece of ginger, peel it, and apply the cutting board all the time. After a while, rinse with water.

You'll notice that not only is the cutting board clean, but the smell is gone.

5. Keep the cutting board dry.

This method is actually the most basic.

Because, in addition to high temperature, another reason why cutting boards can become moldy is moisture.

So, every time you finish using the cutting board, after brushing it clean. Hang it in a ventilated place. Keeping it dry is the only way to get the problem at the source.

6. Make full use of hot boiled water.

Boiling hot water can kill bacteria well, which can kill all kinds of mold on the cutting board.

So, you can boil a pot of boiling water and pour it on the cutting board. Brushing while ironing. This is a great way to get rid of mold.

Tools: Appropriate amount of baking soda, appropriate amount of boiling water, and a rag.

Operation steps: 1. Prepare an appropriate amount of baking soda (edible alkali is also acceptable) and pour it into the basin.

2. Heat the water to melt it (more water).

3. Put the cutting board in the water and wet the moldy area with soda.

4. Use a rag to scrub the moldy area clean, and scrub all the corners of the cutting board by the way.

5. Rinse well after taking it out, and blanch it with boiling water 3-5 times.

6. Control the moisture and put it aside to dry before use.