Sanitize a cutting board used for raw chicken with a 10:1 water-to-bleach solution
After raw chicken, sanitize the board using a 10:1 water-to-bleach mix, then wash with soap and water before drying.
Once a board has been used for raw chicken, sanitize it with a diluted bleach solution (10 parts water to 1 part bleach). Follow with soap-and-water washing, then dry and store.
The short version
- Sanitize first, then wash with soap and water.
- Only store once dry.
What you need
- bleachDilute 10 parts water to 1 part bleach
- dish soap
How to do it
- 1
After using the board for raw chicken, apply a 10:1 water-to-bleach solution to sanitize it.
Use the stated dilution; don’t guess stronger.
Watch this step - 2
Wash the board with soap and water after sanitizing.
Watch this step - 3
What goes wrong
Only rinsing the board after raw poultry
Sanitize (10:1 water:bleach), then wash with soap and water.
Why it works
Bleach solution disinfects; soap-and-water removes residues so the board is safe to reuse.
Put it to use
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