How to maintain and clean good cutting and good chop wood cutting boards? Experts share 6 tips

  

In the kitchen, the cutting board is one of the indispensable tools. In the cooking work, a well-used cutting board can also enhance the fun And efficiency. But in the long-term use, how to maintain and clean the cutting board? This is about the hygiene and health of the whole family. Let's listen to the opinions of experts.

Let us first talk about the maintenance and cleaning work that most people often use wooden chopping boards , because it is the most classic and the most widely used type. Since it is made of wood, the cleaning process is very different from the care of other utensils.

How to keep natural wood cutting boards functioning normally for a long time? Foreign media interviewed Robert Trifiro, the production supervisor of a professional cutting board company (CuttingBoard.com), to provide the following 6 tips:

1. After use, immediately clean the stains

After the cooking operation is completed, the wooden chopping board should be cleaned as quickly as possible, especially after processing fish and meat, and do not leave it aside to prevent stains from penetrating into the wood fiber, which will cause mildew and blackening in the long run. Trefiro said that removing stains from wood can be tricky, and it is best to clean the wooden chopping board immediately after use.

2. Brush vigorously with your hands

When the weather is cold, you can use warm water (not too hot), use a soft sponge and a little detergent, but make sure to wash all the residues with enough force, because the food may be trapped in the fissures of the fibers. In addition, European and American people are accustomed to dishwashers, and Trefello also reminded not to throw wooden chopping boards into it, so he repeatedly warned to "wash by hand." 

▼Some netizens also suggested adding baking soda , which is more effective in removing mold.

3.  Don't let the cutting board soak in the sink

Do not let the wooden cutting board soak in water for a long time, which will cause serious damage to the cutting board. If you want it to last longer, don't let it soak in water.

4  .  Let dry evenly chopping block

Because the wooden cutting board is a natural material, it will naturally expand due to moisture absorption when it is cleaned, and will naturally shrink when it is air-dried. Trefiro said: "Let your wood board dry evenly in the air, that is to make the wood expand and shrink uniformly." (If the drying is not uniform, it will cause deformation, warping or partial damage to the joints and fall off. The problem.)

How to make the cutting board dry evenly? Below is a video provided by a netizen, who can help the cutting board dry by using a bottle. (The main thing is to let the cutting board fully ventilate. If it stands on the flow table, the bottom will also turn black for a long time.)

5.  Spray some white vinegar to remove the peculiar smell

6 .  Consider periodic oiling and conditioning

Trefello said that regular oiling on the cutting board will keep the wood in good condition. The oil is immersed in the wood particles to help nourish and maintain its natural state, and it can prevent the wood from cracking or deforming over time.

However, not all oils can be used. Trifiro said: "Any kind of cooking oil (including olive oil) will rot over time and cause the cutting board to smell bad." Therefore, he recommends using highly refined Mineral oil or highly refined coconut oil (ordinary coconut oil will become sour).

Trefello said: "We like John Taylor's Butcher Block food-grade mineral oil." Apply enough oil on the surface of the dry cutting board, and also oil on each side; then spread it with a cloth. , Let stand for about 2 hours. The final procedure is to add a conditioner: "We like Howard's Butcher Block conditioner."