How to Clean & Degrease a Butcher Block

Butcher blocks are used in many homes, as they provide a safe cutting surface for preparing foods, eliminating the risk of slicing into countertops when chopping ingredients. Since the butcher block comes into contact with a variety of foods, often raw or greasy, it is important to clean the butcher block after every use to prevent buildup and bacteria. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Wipe the cutting board with a cleaning rag soaked in hot water.

2

Pour 1 tsp. of dish soap onto the butcher block.

3

Saturate a cleaning rag with pure white vinegar.

4

Scrub the cutting board with the vinegar-soaked rag. Work the dish soap over the entire board to degrease it. The vinegar will clean and disinfect the cutting board, killing any bacterial growth.

5

Rinse the cleaning rag with hot water, wring out and wipe over the butcher block to remove the cleaning elements as well as any leftover residue.