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Sometimes the annoying aroma of one thing or other may seem to have become a permanent fixture to your cutting board. Here are some ways to remove it.
How to remove Smell from wooden cutting board?
If the odors are acid in nature, sprinkle board with baking soda. Spray with water to moisten the baking soda, then allow it to sit on the board for 30 minutes and then rinse with water.
If the odors are alkaline, this second formula will work like magic. Just spray straight white vinegar on the board and let it sit for 30 minutes before rinsing.
How to Get Rid of Cutting Board Odors
1 part vinegar and 1 part water plus a bit of kosher salt. This will surely do the job. FYI; Vinegar mixed with water is all you need to clean just about anything in your house. It kills germs, disinfects, etc, etc.
Another very easy technique is to rub fresh lemon juice or rub a cut lemon over the surface of the cutting board to neutralize onion and garlic odors. You may need to re-season after rinsing your cutting board/chopping block.
How do I eliminate garlic odors from a wooden cutting board?
Rub the board with course salt or baking soda. Let stand a few minutes and wipe salt or baking soda from board, and then rinse. You may need to re-season after rinsing your cutting board/chopping block.
How to Remove Odor From a Cutting Board
Rinse the wooden board with clear, lukewarm tap water. Use a kitchen sponge to scrub away all the food particles from deep inside the grooves and pores of the board. Wash the board with hot, soapy water. The hot water and the cleaning agents in the soap kill and remove bacteria and other microorganisms in the grain of the wood.
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