How to Clean a Plastic Cutting Board
Owning a plastic cutting board is only half the responsibility. If you don’t take care of your plastic cutting board, it will quickly become unusable. Though people often debate whether to use plastic and wooden cutting boards, the simple truth is that if you don’t keep your cutting board clean, it will house bacteria. That is why it is so important that you know how to clean a plastic cutting board and keep it stain-free.
How to Clean a Plastic Cutting Board
There are two ways to clean a plastic cutting board: by dishwasher or by hand.
Unlike wooden cutting board, plastic ones can go in the dishwasher for easy cleaning. Put your plastic cutting board in a dishwasher and wash on high heat. Be mindful that repetitive high heat could potentially warp the board.
If you don’t want to use a dishwasher, there are a few ways to clean the board by hand.
Cleaning by Hand
One benefit of washing the cutting board by hand is that you can control the temperature and prevent any warping.
To clean your cutting board, mix one teaspoon of bleach with one quart of water. Use a sponge or scrub brush to clean the board. Make sure you rinse off
Read More
Categories:
Cutting boards, HDPE, Plastic, Richlite