Ask the Test Kitchen: What is the Best Way to Sanitize My Wooden Cutting Board?

Janice B. asked us via Facebook:
"What is the best way to sanitize my wooden cutting board? I love it, but it smells!"
Answered by:
Christie Morrison, Associate Editor from the Books Team
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[@learnerlearns]

Sage advice as always! VERY useful tip.
My fancy french chef teacher said this also works: Lemon juice and salt. Sprinkle salt all over the board, drizzle undiluted lemon juice all over, then scrub it all over. Let it sit for a minute. Rinse, wipe and let dry.
No little nasties can live in salt + acid. There will be no unpleasant odors afterwards.
I've done this for decades, always with perfect results. So, give it a try! ;D

[@rexroof]

I put kosher salt on my board and scrub it with the half of a lemon that I might have used for something else.
That board in the video seems like it really needs some mineral oil! it looks dry and ready to crack.

[@TN-vf3cr]

i saw Lam

[@lisarct1012]

"when it comes down to it actually good old hot and soapy water is just as effective at reducing bacteria as a bleach solution"
Does that meet with CDC approval for food service?
I have been led to believe that only the bleach solution meets requirements.

[@RadioStaring]

For commercial kitchens state health departments require a chlorine solution. At home use the CDC recommends hot soapy water on cutting boards.

[@xapemanx]

I'll give you my wood, cuttingboard.