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Have you reached the end of your plastic cutting board's useful life? This article will teach you how to use hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dishwashing soap to remove stains off plastic cutting boards. A simple and all-natural cleaning guide.
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To chop meat and poultry, I make use of a cutting board made of white plastic that I have in my possession. In addition to being simple to store, it can be thrown into the dishwasher for a quick and simple cleaning and disinfection process.
The disadvantage of using plastic cutting boards is that they seem to get discolored or soiled after just a few months (or weeks) of usage.
Oh, how I despise those disgusting brown stains that there is no way to remove with a scrape!
To my good fortune, I have found two simple methods that do not need the use of bleach to remove stains off plastic cutting boards.
DIRECTIONS FOR REMOVING STAINS FROM BOARDS USED FOR PLASTIC CUTTING
When it comes to removing stains off cutting boards, there are two simple methods:
Soak in hydrogen peroxide.
Dish detergent paste, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide are the ingredients.
Disposable cutting board made of plastic being washed in a sinkWhat is the proper way to use hydrogen peroxide to remove stains off cutting boards?
If the cutting board is let to sit for a sufficient amount of time, the stains may be removed using a simple 3% hydrogen peroxide solution.
Arrange the chopping board in a sink of water.
Hydrogen peroxide may be sprayed or poured over the cutting board until it is completely saturated.
For a period of many hours or perhaps overnight, the hydrogen peroxide should be allowed to soak. (You should see that the stain has become much lighter.)
The cutting board should be washed with water and detergent, and then allowed to dry.
Reasons why this approach is successful: In addition to removing germs from surfaces, hydrogen peroxide is a natural bleaching agent that brightens surfaces. Providing the hydrogen peroxide with a sufficient amount of time to operate on the discoloration is essential.
A natural cleanser applied to one-half of a cutting board made of plasticThe removal of cutting board stains may be accomplished with the use of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and detergent.
The creation of a paste that is simple to apply and bleaches away stains on cutting boards may be accomplished by combining hydrogen peroxide with dish detergent and hydrogen peroxide.
A paste may be made by combining three to four teaspoons of baking soda, one tablespoon of dish detergent, and one to two tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide all together. Not only should the mixture be spreadable, but it should also not be soupy.
The cleaner should be spread evenly on one side of the cutting board, and then it should be let to sit for a few hours or overnight.
First, remove the cleaner by wiping or rubbing it off, then wash the cutting board with soap and water, and then let it dry.
Reasons why this approach is successful:
Hydrogen peroxide is an efficient bleaching chemical that eliminates microorganisms, illuminates surfaces, and removes stains from surfaces like carpets and furniture.
Any oily residue that may have been left on the cutting board may be removed with dish soap.
Baking soda is a natural abrasive that facilitates the removal of stains caused by food from surfaces. In addition to that, I use it to clean my oven!
Because of the thick combination, the cleaning agents are able to remain in place on the cutting board for a sufficient amount of time to remove the stains from the cutting board.
WHAT ARE THE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT USE BLEACH TO CLEAN PLASTIC cutting boards?
When it comes to cleaning plastic cutting boards, bleach is often used. Bleach is the agent of choice since it is effective at eliminating stains and eliminates germs well.
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