Cutting Board Cleanup

tommykendall · 09-23-2008, 09:30 AM

This probably came up before more than once but is it safe to clean poly cutting boards with a bleach product like clorox cleanup? It sure helps to whiten them up but leaves a bleach scent for a while afterward... but so does soap on your hands after you wash them.

Arlin_MacRae · 09-23-2008, 09:57 AM

I always clean my poly board with regular soap, then follow up with Clorox spray. I let that sit a couple of minutes then scrub it in good and rinse well. By the time I use the board again the bleach smell is gone.

big brother smoke · 09-23-2008, 09:58 AM

TK, at home, yes clorox clean-up works. However, commercially you need to wash them in hot soapy water, rinse and place in sanitzed solution of bleach and water for a few seconds then let air dry.

When I use them for poultry and fish, I use hot soapy bleachy water to wash and do as stated above.

HB-BBQ · 09-23-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big brother smoke

TK, at home, yes clorox clean-up works. However, commercially you need to wash them in hot soapy water, rinse and place in sanitzed solution of bleach and water for a few seconds then let air dry.

How diluted should the solution be, it seems that there would still be a residue after air drying?

BTW nice avatar you have there

big brother smoke · 09-23-2008, 03:37 PM

I use a teaspoon per gallon of water.

Thanks, I figured you would like it!

Rodger · 09-23-2008, 04:03 PM

You can also use the dry powder mix that the homebrewers use to sterilize their plastic wares. Easier to carry with you, just mix with water. Sorry, can't remember the name of the product.

BBQchef33 · 09-23-2008, 04:26 PM

To Sanitize: Pots, pans, glasses, dishes, and utensils 1/4 cup bleach 4 gallons warm water (75 °F - 110 °F) soak for 1 minute air dry

To Sanitize: Tables, counters, food processing equiptment 1 tablespoon bleach in 1 gallon warm water
(75 °F - 110 °F) apply solution air dry

Chlorine bleach exposed to water over 110* is rendered pretty much useless. So a bleach soaking and then hot rinse should get rid of the residue and everything is coodie fee.

jonboy · 09-23-2008, 05:42 PM

Is there any problem with using the dish washer?
jon

BBQchef33 · 09-23-2008, 09:53 PM

dishwasher santizes well, but leaves the staining... a bleach bath gets the plastic cutting boards back to white.

Its getting rid of the bleachy smell afterwards. i use hot water and then airdry.

Marsha · 09-25-2008, 08:45 AM

We have started using disposable cutting sheets for both vending and catering events. I LOVE those things. And we use a separate one each for beef, pork or chicken. I get them from www.Daydots.com. I think I learned about them from either someone here or the cbbqa.org.

tommykendall · 09-25-2008, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBQchef33

To Sanitize: Pots, pans, glasses, dishes, and utensils 1/4 cup bleach 4 gallons warm water (75 °F - 110 °F) soak for 1 minute air dry

To Sanitize: Tables, counters, food processing equiptment 1 tablespoon bleach in 1 gallon warm water
(75 °F - 110 °F) apply solution air dry

Chlorine bleach exposed to water over 110* is rendered pretty much useless. So a bleach soaking and then hot rinse should get rid of the residue and everything is coodie fee.

I didn't realize that it's all about the math. Thanks.

beerguy · 09-26-2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodger

You can also use the dry powder mix that the homebrewers use to sterilize their plastic wares. Easier to carry with you, just mix with water. Sorry, can't remember the name of the product.

1 STEP is the no rinse powder cleaner I use in brewing. Never thought to use it "on the road" to clean polyboards. Thanks for the tip.

Steve in N. TX · 10-03-2008, 09:12 AM

White vinegar also works well as a sanitzer

PatioDaddio · 10-03-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Marsha

We have started using disposable cutting sheets for both vending and catering events. I LOVE those things. And we use a separate one each for beef, pork or chicken. I get them from www.Daydots.com. I think I learned about them from either someone here or the cbbqa.org.

Amen! I get them from DayDots as well. I use five per comp -- one for each category prep, and one for turn-in prep. They hold up very well. I'll never wash a cutting board at a comp again!

John

ulikabbq · 10-03-2008, 10:46 AM

Smoky Mountain Smokers has them for a bit cheaper

here

09-23-2008, 09:30 AM	#1
tommykendall Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cutting Board Cleanup This probably came up before more than once but is it safe to clean poly cutting boards with a bleach product like clorox cleanup? It sure helps to whiten them up but leaves a bleach scent for a while afterward... but so does soap on your hands after you wash them. __________________ tk PitBitch

09-23-2008, 09:57 AM	#2
Arlin_MacRae Moderator Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I always clean my poly board with regular soap, then follow up with Clorox spray. I let that sit a couple of minutes then scrub it in good and rinse well. By the time I use the board again the bleach smell is gone. __________________ Arlin MacRae NB El Dorado Offset, Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Black (Stealth) Thermapen Driver - you saw NOTHING Certified KCBS BBQ Judge Missin' KC...

09-23-2008, 09:58 AM	#3
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	TK, at home, yes clorox clean-up works. However, commercially you need to wash them in hot soapy water, rinse and place in sanitzed solution of bleach and water for a few seconds then let air dry. When I use them for poultry and fish, I use hot soapy bleachy water to wash and do as stated above. __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

09-23-2008, 03:37 PM	#5
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use a teaspoon per gallon of water. Thanks, I figured you would like it! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

09-23-2008, 04:26 PM	#7
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 10 Uploads: 4	To Sanitize: Pots, pans, glasses, dishes, and utensils 1/4 cup bleach 4 gallons warm water (75 °F - 110 °F) soak for 1 minute air dry To Sanitize: Tables, counters, food processing equiptment 1 tablespoon bleach in 1 gallon warm water (75 °F - 110 °F) apply solution air dry Chlorine bleach exposed to water over 110* is rendered pretty much useless. So a bleach soaking and then hot rinse should get rid of the residue and everything is coodie fee. __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Klose built MoAB (Mother of All Banderas) passed on to Big Dog, 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 1 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 1 Pit Barrel Cooker, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

09-23-2008, 04:03 PM	#6
Rodger Found some matches. Join Date: 09-18-08 Location: Sevierville Tn. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You can also use the dry powder mix that the homebrewers use to sterilize their plastic wares. Easier to carry with you, just mix with water. Sorry, can't remember the name of the product.

09-23-2008, 05:42 PM	#8
jonboy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-07 Location: Mount Washington, Kentucky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Is there any problem with using the dish washer? jon

09-23-2008, 09:53 PM	#9
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 10 Uploads: 4	dishwasher santizes well, but leaves the staining... a bleach bath gets the plastic cutting boards back to white. Its getting rid of the bleachy smell afterwards. i use hot water and then airdry. __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Klose built MoAB (Mother of All Banderas) passed on to Big Dog, 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 1 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 1 Pit Barrel Cooker, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

09-25-2008, 08:45 AM	#10
Marsha Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-09-08 Location: Watsonville, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We have started using disposable cutting sheets for both vending and catering events. I LOVE those things. And we use a separate one each for beef, pork or chicken. I get them from www.Daydots.com. I think I learned about them from either someone here or the cbbqa.org. __________________ Rollin' Smoke BBQ - West

10-03-2008, 09:12 AM	#13
Steve in N. TX Found some matches. Join Date: 02-26-06 Location: Flower Mound, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	White vinegar also works well as a sanitzer

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ulikabbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-25-07 Location: Nashville, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Smoky Mountain Smokers has them for a bit cheaper here __________________ Stumps Elite 8 BGE - LG Weber Kettle SS Gasser www.ulikabbq.com www.ulikafoodblog.com

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