For ordinary cleaning you can simply soak it in water and dish soap, remembering to rinse it well and dry it: many prefer not to use dish soap because even in this case the cutting board is able to absorb a small amount. To clean the wooden cutting board more thoroughly, the best natural product is vinegar, which eliminates bad odors and residues: however, avoid rubbing it with too aggressive sponges that could create abrasions. Finally, for a more “aggressive” cleaning, you can use coarse salt to rub. You can also use a few drops of lemon juice to eliminate the most stubborn odors.

2. How to clean plastic cutting boards
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Generally made of polyethylene, plastic cutting boards absorb much less residue than wooden cutting boards and, as a result, are considered more hygienic, although definitely less attractive than wooden ones. On the other hand, they are easier to clean, which you can do simply with dish soap: in this case the cutting board will not absorb it. You can also use vinegar, of course, or lemon to absorb any odors. Dishwasher temperatures are perfect for sanitizing plastic cutting boards: however, we do not recommend washing them in the dishwasher too often, because they risk deforming. Even plastic cutting boards, however, should be changed regularly, also because they are subject to deformation.

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