The average kitchen chopping board has around 200% more faecal bacteria on it than the average toilet seat. Hygiene experts advise you to use separate chopping boards for red meat, poultry, fish and vegetables. Use olive oil, salt and lemon to clean and protect your chopping board.
Cleaning after fruit, bread or vegetables
Use olive oil to protect your new wooden chopping board. Rub on it large dose olive oil and let it to soak in overnight. Repeat the procedure one month to prevent the wood from splitting. When you finish the cleaning part with olive oil, use hot soapy water and stiff-bristled brush and clean it up again.
Cleaning after meat or seafood
Sprinkle the board with salt, for deep cleaning – use a lemon and scrub with it. When you finish, follow with hot soapy water. It is very important to remember this rule – never soak a wooden chopping board because it could warp.