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You finished making lunch. How should you clean the cutting board?

Use hot, soapy water on boards, dishes, counters, and tools.

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  1. Wipe it on your shirt
  2. Use hot, soapy water ✔
  3. Leave it for tomorrow

Why: Food can leave germs on kitchen surfaces. Hot, soapy water helps clean the board before it is used again.

Huh, didn't know that: Clean tools help keep germs from reaching the next food you prepare.

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Answer: Use hot, soapy water. Food can leave germs on kitchen surfaces. Hot, soapy water helps clean the board before it is used again.

  1. How do I keep my foods safe to eat? ask.fsis.usda.gov/article/How-do-I-keep-my-foods-safe-to-eat
    Wash cutting boards, dishes, counter tops, and utensils with hot soapy water.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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