Chopping Board: The kitchen of the house is not as clean as it looks. A study by Istanbul's Gelizm University states that 9% of illnesses are caused by bacteria growing in the kitchen alone. Nowadays, there is a lot of discussion on the internet that the most used chopping or cutting board in the kitchen is the home of infection. The chopping board used to cut vegetables and meat is dirtier than a toilet seat. How much truth is there in this, let us know from the experts…

Many nutritionists say that E. coli and salmonella on cutting boards can be harmful, especially when they come in contact with raw meat and vegetables. However, comparing it to a toilet seat may be too much, as cutting boards, especially wooden ones, can be hotspots for bacteria growth if not cleaned properly. Small cracks and crevices in wood increase the chances of bacteria entering. Therefore it should be cleaned thoroughly.

Microbiologists believe that cutting boards may contain far more harmful bacteria than a toilet seat. This is because cutting boards often come in contact with raw meat, and bacteria can stick to the surface of the board.

Even though toilet seats are cleaned regularly, they still contain bacteria. Whereas regular cleaning of cutting boards does not remove bacteria completely, hence they are considered more dangerous. However, experts do not agree that a cutting board contains as much bacteria as a toilet seat, but they say that it does not contain less bacteria.

Proper cleaning of cutting boards is important to reduce bacterial infections. It should be washed with hot water and soap immediately after use. If used to cut raw meat, clean with white vinegar or lemon juice. Sometimes this board can be cleaned with bleach. After this keep it in air and sunlight to dry. Cutting boards should always be kept in a dry place, because bacteria thrive in moisture.