The Problem
Our problem is that cutting boards harbor harmful bacteria and provide a breeding ground for bacteria, if not cleaned completely and properly. This can cause cross-contamination, especially when working with raw meats. Roughly 10% of all the bacteria on the cutting board can transfer to your food while chopping it. This is harmful and disgusting. Did you know that the US agricultural department recommends you sanitize your boards with diluted bleach, but who remembers or does that? Without a strong anti bacterial agent, we are left vulnerable to the bacteria from the foods we need to survive. Our team does not see this as an efficient or safe long term arrangement and neither should you. So what is the solution to this problem?
The Solution
Our solution to this problem is Teflon cutting boards. They have super hydrophobic surfaces which means neutralizing the bacteria so the bacteria will not escape or reproduce. On normal cutting boards, the bacteria can survive for days or weeks. The grooves of cutting boards are incredibly hard to reach which can let populations rise. Some bacteria can double their population in under twenty minutes. The way to counter this is Teflon. Teflon is hydrophobic, which means it is more resistant to water. Which means water droplets cannot get into the grooves where bacteria hides, and bacteria needs water to survive, which also means they have to go onto the surface of the cutting board to get water, and since they will be on the surface, you will be able to wipe off the bacteria from the cutting board with ease. In addition to the ease of use and peace of mind that come with Teflon cutting boards, it is environmentally friendly. Most cutting boards would require an antimicrobial agent to neutralize bacteria, but these are more harmful than most people would know. Bacteria are slowly becoming immune to antimicrobial agents and antibiotics. If this happens we will have no resistance against what will essentially be super bacteria. While this issue is pressing, it is what makes clean cut a better, safer alternative.
