1. Soap and Hot Water – The Daily MVP
This isn’t optional — it’s essential.Use hot water (as hot as you can handle)
Scrub with dish soap and a scrub brush (not a sponge — they harbor bacteria)
Focus on grooves and stained areas
Rinse and air dry upright to prevent moisture buildup
🔁 Do this after every use — especially after raw meat.
2. Vinegar and Water Spray – The Odor Killer
White vinegar is a natural disinfectant and deodorizer.
✅ How to do it:
Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle
After washing, spray the board and let sit for 2–3 minutes
Rinse with hot water
💡 Bonus: It neutralizes onion, garlic, and fish smells like magic.
3. Hydrogen Peroxide + Baking Soda Paste – The Deep Cleaner
For stubborn stains and deep-down grime, this combo lifts the gunk like nothing else.
✅ How to do it:
Mix 1 part hydrogen peroxide with 1 part baking soda to form a paste
Spread over the board, especially in grooves
Let sit for 5–10 minutes
Scrub with a brush, then rinse thoroughly
This is your go-to when the board “has seen things.”
4. Lemon and Salt – The DIY Power Duo
This isn’t just for Instagram — it actually works.
✅ How to do it:
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Sprinkle coarse salt over the board
Cut a lemon in half and use it like a sponge
Scrub in circles — the acid and abrasion clean and deodorize
Rinse well
🍋 Bonus: It leaves your kitchen smelling like a fresh salad.
5. Tea Tree Oil Spray – The Natural Disinfectant
Tea tree oil has natural antimicrobial properties — and it smells amazing.
✅ How to do it:
Mix 1 teaspoon tea tree oil with 1 cup water in a spray bottle
Spray after washing and let air dry (don’t rinse)
Store in a cool, dark place
⚠️ Note: Tea tree oil is toxic to pets — keep away from curious dogs and cats.
🧼 When to Sanitize – And When to Replace
✅ Sanitize After:
Raw meat, poultry, or fish
Eggs
Any messy, sticky, or slimy ingredients
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