Fantastic smelling wooden cutting board? 5 ways to keep it fresh and fragrance free

Now, if the lemon and salt are not working and there is still a smell left, chances are the smell will resolve on its own as it dries.

Another way to get rid of a lingering odor is to scrub the smelly part of the board with a baking soda paste using a sponge or toothbrush, according to Alame and Yu. "You can make a paste by mixing three parts baking soda with one part water," they explain, noting that odors left on the surface are often caused by weak organic acids. "Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes these acids and removes their odor," they add.

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