How to Naturally Clean a Cutting Board with Lemon and Salt
Looking for a natural, chemical-free way to clean and deodorize your cutting board? Lemons and salt make the perfect all-natural cleaning duo! This method effectively removes stains, odors, and bacteria, leaving your cutting board fresh, clean, and safe for food prep—without any harsh chemicals.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Half of a lemon
- Coarse salt
- Bench scraper
- Warm water
- Sponge or cloth
Instructions
- Apply salt: Sprinkle the cutting board with coarse salt.
- Scour the surface: Using a lemon half with the cut side down, scour the surface, squeezing slightly to release the lemon juice as you go.
- Let sit, then scrape off: Let sit for 5 minutes, and then scrape the gray, dirty liquid into a small bowl using a bench scraper, and discard.
- Rinse: Give the surface a final rinse with a clean wet sponge.