How to Sanitize Kitchen Surfaces

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Scrub cutting boards with hot water and soap.

   Rinse it and dry it thoroughly.
   
   Never submerge cutting boards in a sink of water! Wood is porous and will soak up water, causing the cutting board to crack when it dries.
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   Step 2: Use vinegar to disinfect and clean your wood cutting boards or butcher block counter top.

   Wipe them with full-strength white vinegar after each use.
   
   The acetic acid in the vinegar is a good disinfectant, and it's effective against such harmful bugs as E. coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus.
   
   Vinegar is especially good for people with chemical allergies.
   
   Keep a spray bottle of undiluted vinegar handy for easy cleaning and sanitizing. , 3% hydrogen peroxide can also be used as a bacteria-killer.
   
   To kill the germs on your cutting board, use a plain white paper towel to wipe the board down with vinegar, then use another paper towel to wipe it with hydrogen peroxide. , Saturate the surface with a sanitizing solution and allow it to stand for several minutes, then rinse and air dry or pat dry with plain white paper towels.
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   Step 3: Try hydrogen peroxide.

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   Step 4: Sanitize both your wood and plastic cutting boards with a diluted chlorine bleach or vinegar solution consisting of one teaspoon of liquid chlorine bleach in one quart of water or a one to five dilution of vinegar.

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