How to Treat a Bamboo Cutting Board
- 1). Rub on mineral oil. Mineral oil absorbs into the pores of the bamboo, helping to make it more moisture repellent. Pour mineral oil on a dry cleaning cloth and rub in a circular motion until you coat the entire cutting board, including the end and side surfaces.
- 2). Mix a sanitizing solution. Just like wood cutting boards, those made of bamboo get nicks and scratches, which can harbor bacteria. Mix a non-toxic sanitizing solution of 1 tbsp. of white distilled vinegar with 1/3 cup of warm water. Pour into a clean spray bottle.
- 3). Sanitize the surface. To sanitize the bamboo cutting board, lightly mist the entire surface, including the ends and sides, with the vinegar and water solution. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4). Wipe clean. Wipe the cutting board with a clean drying cloth to prevent the surface from swelling and becoming damaged.
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