HOW TO PROPERLY CLEAN PLASTIC CHOPPING BOARDS
Cleaning your plastic cutting boards properly is crucial for preventing the spread of harmful foodborne bacteria. By following these recommended steps, you can ensure that your boards stay clean and safe for use, helping you to prepare delicious and healthy meals with peace of mind.
Step 1: Pre-Wash
Before diving into scrubbing and sanitising, the first step in cleaning plastic cutting boards is to pre-wash. This involves removing any food debris and loose dirt from the surface of the board using a damp cloth or sponge. By pre-washing, it’ll be easier to scrub away any remaining dirt and bacteria, ensuring that your board is thoroughly cleaned and safe for use.
Step 2: Scrubbing
Scrubbing plastic cutting boards is essential to further remove food particles and bacteria. Use hot, soapy water and a scrub brush for thorough cleaning.
Step 3: Sanitising
Sanitisation is essential to eliminate any foodborne bacteria that may remain on your plastic cutting boards. Pouring boiling water over the board will deep-clean any scratches on the surface, and kick harmful bacteria to the curb. One of the benefits of boiling water in this context is that bacteria are only able to withstand certain temperatures, and will die if the water is too hot.
Killing bacteria on your chopping board is a great way to ensure your cutting board is pristine and safe for use.
Be sure to sanitise your cutting board after scrubbing, as the scratches on its surface may still be covered with food-stuffs that boiling water will not be as effective against.
Alternatively, as opposed to sanitising your cutting board by hand, a thick, high-quality plastic chopping board can be machine washed! Here at Plastic Chopping Boards, we manufacture cutting boards that are resistant to warping from exposure to high temperatures. So for easy sanitisation, invest in a higher quality chopping board.
Step 4: Drying
The fourth and final step in cleaning plastic cutting boards is to dry them thoroughly, since any moisture that may be left on the board can create a breeding ground for bacteria. Using a clean towel or air-drying the board is recommended.
Before you dry your cutting board, though, it would be worth pouring a last splash of boiling water over your chopping board, just to ensure all harmful bacteria is gone before drying.
Tips to Keep Your Plastic Cutting Board Clean
To keep your plastic cutting boards clean and safe, try to
- Wash them after each use.
- Consider separate boards for different food groups.
- Use boiling water for pre-washing and rinsing.
- Sanitise regularly, especially after handling raw meat.
How can Plastic Chopping Boards Help?
If you’re ready to upgrade your home or commercial kitchen with a high-quality plastic chopping board, look no further than Plastic Chopping Boards. Our cutting boards are durable, easy to clean, and designed to keep your kitchen safe and healthy!
If you’d like to learn more about our plastic chopping boards or have any enquiries, feel free to contact us at any time. We are more than happy to help.
