Brilio.net - When cutting various food ingredients, many people rely on cutting boards . Wooden cutting boards are often chosen because they are sturdy and have a non-slippery surface, making the cutting process easier. However, wooden cutting boards have a weakness, namely that they are easily moldy if stored for too long. Mold not only damages the appearance and aroma of the cutting board, but also has the potential to pose a health risk. There are several factors that cause wooden cutting boards to easily become moldy.
First, wood has a natural porosity that allows it to absorb moisture more easily than other materials like plastic or glass. If the cutting board is not properly dried before storing, the moisture trapped in the wood fibers creates an ideal environment for mold to grow. Second, the temperature and humidity of the kitchen can also speed up this process, especially if the board is stored in a place that does not have good air circulation.
Then if it's already moldy, not a few then choose to just throw it away. In fact, even moldy wooden cutting boards can be cleaned again until they are sterile and safe to use. One TikTok user @annepermata once shared how to clean a wooden cutting board. She admitted that she only relied on ingredients in the kitchen to remove mold, so that the cutting board was clean as new.
As reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @annepermata on Thursday (12/12), the kitchen ingredients in question are salt, baking soda, and vinegar. Well, these three ingredients have active ingredients that can help kill fungus, as well as remove stains on the surface of the cutting board. However, you need to know that you also have to prepare hot water to sterilize the cutting board so that it is safer to use again.
photo: TikTok/@annepermata
The method is, simply place the wooden cutting board on a wide tray. Then rinse it with hot water until the board is wet. After that, sprinkle enough salt on the surface of the cutting board. Then rub it until the mold stains are lifted. Make sure you use gloves when scrubbing the surface of the cutting board, okay.
photo: TikTok/@annepermata
Well, after rubbing with salt, then rinse again using hot water. If so, sprinkle baking soda sufficiently and scrub again. Then rinse the cutting board again with hot water. In addition to sterilizing, hot water is also useful for dissolving kitchen residue that sticks to the surface of the cutting board.
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