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Brilio.net - Plastic cutting boards are one of the most commonly used kitchen utensils because they are practical and easy to clean. However, when used too often, plastic cutting boards that were originally clean and white can turn black over time. Intensive use and constant contact with various foods can cause stains, odors, and discoloration on plastic cutting boards.
The main cause of blackening of plastic cutting boards is the accumulation of bacteria and fungi on the surface that are not visible. Although it looks clean after washing, the micro pores on the plastic cutting board can be a place for these microorganisms to nest. In addition, the many knife cuts can also worsen this condition, providing more places for dirt and bacteria to hide.
To keep plastic cutting boards clean and hygienic, special care is needed that goes beyond simply washing them with soap and water. If you are confused, you can try the method shared by Instagram user @asi.siswandari. Through one of the videos she uploaded, she admitted that she did not use any chemical liquids at all. The Instagram user instead relies on simple ingredients found in the kitchen.
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @asi.siswandari on Wednesday (25/9), the kitchen ingredients in question are vinegar, baking soda, and lemon. Well, when these ingredients are mixed and used as a natural cleaner on moldy and black plastic cutting boards. That way, the plastic cutting board will be more hygienic when used again.
photo: Instagram/@asi.siswandari
To clean the cutting board, sprinkle baking soda all over the surface. After that, smooth it out using your hands. At this stage, you should use protection or gloves to be safer.
After that, steal the surface of the cutting board with lemon water. A moment later, smooth the lemon water so that it mixes with the baking soda. If so, let it sit for about 30 minutes so that both ingredients are absorbed into the stains on the cutting board.
photo: Instagram/@asi.siswandari
Next, pour enough vinegar and then rub the cutting board using a wire brush. Do this process continuously until the surface of the cutting board is completely clean. If necessary, you can add more baking soda to the surface of the cutting board to make the stains easier to clean. Then rinse the cutting board with water.
photo: Instagram/@asi.siswandari
Well, the cleaned plastic cutting board becomes shinier. Although it doesn't look as white as new, the cutting board is more hygienic when used. That way, you don't have to worry about bacterial contamination because the cutting board is cleaner.
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