http://www.mylot.com/w/keywords/cutting+boards.aspx MyLot Discussions About cutting boards en-gb http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1660635.aspx I went to one of the electronic company here in Kuwait "Alghanim Electronics" and see a Dishwasher Machine for I really wish to have one on my kitchen because I got tried on washing it by hand and wait for a while then wipe it a dry clothes before I have to put and arrange it in the cabinet. Now, I wanted to know for those are using a dishwasher on what are advantage of using the machine or are still comfortable on washing your dishes by your bare hands......??????????////// Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:58:33 GMT iyah10 http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1849519.aspx do you have any preferences on the cutting board you use while chopping vegetables and etc..???in my case i like the bamboo thing which i bought just recently ... i like the texture and can easily be clean ..how about you? what are you using now? Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:01:54 GMT vanities http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1826180.aspx This article reminds us how important it is to keep the kitchen clean, a lot of us are cooking much more then usual and we may get sloppy about keeping everything clean, here's how to do it in a GREEN way. Instructions Things You’ll Need: Soap Hot water Vinegar Hydrogen Peroxide Step1 How you clean your cutting board depends on what type of material it is. Plastic or glass cutting boards can be cleaned a variety of ways, but one of the quickest and easiest methods is to simply put them in the dishwasher. This will thoroughly clean and sanitize your cutting boards. You can make your own dishwasher detergent using Borax (a natural disinfectant) and washing soda with a distilled white vinegar rinse or simply use a store-bought all-natural detergent. Step2 Wooden cutting boards are an entirely different matter. They should not be put in the dishwasher because of the potential for cracking and splitting. Also, they should not be submerged in a sink full of water for the same reason. So, how do clean a wooden cutting board? First, let’s look at a little preventative maintenance that should make cleaning and disinfecting your wooden cutting boards easier. Step3 First, make sure you use a cutting board for chopping fruits and vegetables and a different one for cutting meats. (This goes for wooden, glass or plastic cutting boards) This will prevent cross-contamination. Next, treat your new wooden cutting boards with a food grade mineral oil to prevent the absorption of food particles and liquids. Simply rub the oil on the cutting board and let it soak in. Repeat this process until no more oil can be absorbed. Do not use vegetable oil as it will turn rancid over time. This will need to be repeated about once a month. Step4 Now that you’ve prepared your cutting board and used it, how do you safely clean it? The best way to clean a wooden cutting board is to scrub the surface (only the surface; do not submerge it in water) with hot soapy water. You can use liquid castile soap or a store bought all-natural dish soap to prevent any extra chemicals from absorbing into your cutting board. Once you have scrubbed it thoroughly, let it dry completely. Step5 To naturally disinfect your cutting board there are a couple different methods you can use. Once your cutting board is dry, spray the surface with undiluted distilled white vinegar and let it sit for at least 10-30 minutes, then wipe clean. The acetic acid in vinegar is effective at killing bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus. Step6 Some studies have shown that using both pure vinegar and hydrogen peroxide is more effective than either one alone. Keep the liquids in separate spray bottles and use one at a time. It doesn’t matter which one you use first. Let each liquid sit on the cutting board for at least ten minutes and then wipe clean. Now, you have a clean, disinfected cutting board without using any harmful chemicals. Request Article How to Clean and Sanitize Your Cutting Boards Naturally Article By: ElizabethLeigh Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:32:25 GMT savypat http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1750822.aspx I have always been a believer in vinegar, I remember my mother had a very old little book with all the things you could use vinegar for, it is good for cookin, cleaning and many health situations... I was first put on to apple cider vinegar and water to stop myself from getting migraine headaches and just a little of this every morning did stop me from getting those very painful headaches. Just last week I bought a book called "kitchen Secrets of the Vinegar Ladies" and this is packed with recipes as well as cleaning tips and health tips, I think from what is in this book it would be safe to say you could just about throw all your other cleaning products away...here is just a few.. 1.prevents mold amd mildew in the shower 2.Combine 2 tablespoons of venegar and baking soda to make your own scouring powder. 3.clean the build up and residue on curling irons. 4.Soak feet in half cup of vinegar to six cups of water, will soften skin. 5.Equal parts vinegar and water, rince hair to remove build up of hair product. 6.vinegar can reduce swelling and reduce pain. 7.Nail polish will go on better if you wipe nails first with white vinegar. 8.Include vinegar in your diet it helps prevent fat from accumulating in the body... 9. Disinfect wooden cutting boards. 10. clean your microwave ..Boil a solution of quarter cup of vingar and one cup of vinegar microwave, will loosen baked-on food and deodorize... I think it is a miracle narural way to go.... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:33:48 GMT lilaclady http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1645643.aspx HI All, I was in a mall to buy chopping board. I have bought a wooden chopping board, as i am confortable with with. Some myths about wooden chopping board. 1, they are unheygienic: Wrong, as long as we wash the board with detergent after use and rinse with clean water. 2. They are natural antiseptic: wrong 3. Hard wood is better: right: its more resistant to damage, and last long. I tried to use a stone chopping board but feel the the sharpness of knife reduce due to that. so do you use wooden or plastic or stone chopping board? and why? share you opinion. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:53:35 GMT yogeshdhusa http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1772417.aspx certain vegetables and meats? Have you tried any products to get rid of it?I use to only wash my cutting board with soap and water. But I had a hard time getting out the stains left on it from cutting certain vegetables and meats. A friend suggested I use a damp cloth soaked in some salt and wipe the cutting boards after using it since the salt helps to rid the stains left on the cutting board. I tried it and it did work. How about you? Have you tried any products that has helped to get rid of the old stains left on your cutting board? Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:02:56 GMT serendib http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1763015.aspx I am curious, boards are often made of wood or plastic, what chopping board you usually use in cutting meat, vegetables, fruits and etc. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:27:30 GMT patzel88 http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/369269.aspx I found a new place I'd like to share with any of you who would like a place to display your own designs/artwork, or need to make a gift for someone and can't figure out where to turn. At http://www.printfection.com you can do this! I also use http://www.cafepress.com/owlsetc but I found some different items available at the printfection site, so now my owls adorn cutting boards for your kitchen. If you're interested, check out the site I just put up: http://www.printfection.com/whooters. I thought Whooters was a cute name since all my designs revolve around owls. YOU can do this too and their site is absolutely FREE to either put up your own pages, or simply create your own design, put it on the item of your choice, and order! Sun, 03 Dec 2006 19:00:58 GMT wetpet http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1443270.aspx I have two new cutting boards that are a plastic like material. Which is better the plastic type or wood cutting boards? I have 2 wooden and 3 plastic type. This way I have a different cutting board depending on the food group that I am now cutting. There is one for meats, another for produce, and one for breads. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:35:34 GMT Fishmomma http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1329026.aspx I was watching this family with 8 kids on tv last night. She is switching to "green" cleaners for safety and to be environmentally safe. They talked about using vinegar as a cleaner. It got me to thinking about what people used to use before all of these chemicals we are used to. I found a cool site. Here are a couple of the things listed and below...the link to the web site. KITCHEN •Countertops. For a “soft scrub,” mix baking soda and liquid soap until you get a consistency you like. The amounts don’t have to be perfect. Make only as much as you need, as it dries up quickly. •Ovens. To clean extra-greasy ovens, mix together 1 cup baking soda and 1/4 cup of washing soda, then add enough water to make a paste; apply the paste to oven surfaces and let soak overnight. The next morning, lift off soda mixture and grime; rinse surfaces well (gloves are recommended as washing soda may irritate skin). •Microwave ovens. These can be cleaned with a paste made from 3 to 4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with water. Scrub on with a sponge and rinse. •Cutting boards. Disinfect them by spraying with vinegar and then with 3 percent hydrogen peroxide. Keep the liquids in separate spray bottles and use them one at a time. It doesn’t matter which one you use first, but both together are much more effective than either one alone. BATHROOM •Tub and tile cleaner. Mix 1 2/3 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup liquid soap, and 1/2 cup water. Then, as the last step, add 2 tablespoons vinegar (if you add the vinegar too early it will react with the baking soda). Immediately apply, wipe, and scrub. •A good all-purpose disinfectant. 2 teaspoons borax, 4 tablespoons vinegar, and 3 to 4 cups hot water in a spray bottle. For extra cleaning power, add 1/4 teaspoon liquid soap to the mixture. •Toilet bowl. Pour 1 cup of borax into the toilet before going to bed. In the morning, scrub and flush. For an extra-strength cleaner, add 1/4 cup vinegar to the borax. •Drains. Prevent clogged drains by using hair and food traps. To de-grease and sweeten sink and tub drains, pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down drain, followed by 1 cup vinegar; let bubble for 15 minutes; rinse with hot water. You might have to repeat the procedure more than once or leave the baking soda and vinegar to “cook” overnight. http://www.greenerchoices.org/products.cfm?product=greencleaning&page=RightChoices Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:22:58 GMT estherlou