Things You'll Need
Water
White vinegar
Large microwave-safe plate
When you prepare a variety of foods on a cutting board, bacteria and odor get left behind regularly, leaving you in need of a cleaning and disinfection method that will get rid of all the germs and foul smells without causing damage to the cutting board itself. If you have a wooden cutting board that is sized to comfortably fit inside your microwave oven, disinfection becomes a quick and easy task to complete.
Step 1
Fill your sink with an equal combination of hot water and white vinegar, using enough liquid to submerge the cutting board.
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Step 2
Place your wooden cutting board in the vinegar and water mixture, and let it sit for one minute. This allows the liquid to absorb into the board.
Step 3
Place the cutting board on a large microwave-safe plate and put both in the microwave.
Step 4
Turn on the microwave for one minute at high heat. The steam from the water and vinegar will naturally deep-clean and disinfect the wood, while soaking it in the solution beforehand prevents heat damage.
Step 5
Allow the cutting board to cool for two to three minutes and remove it from the microwave.
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