Black spots on bamboo cutting board

[juli5122]

I have a bamboo cutting board that I stored (misguidely) by my coffee maker. The coffeemaker sprung a small leak and I now have black patches on my cutting board. I am assuming they are mold is there anyway to remove them? I tried vinegar and bleach. Thanks

[Dave5440]

Try sanding it with a 220 sandpaper, it's wood after all.

[srsone]

i would save that for if u cant get it cleaned off or it is stained...

[Chemicalkinetics]

Like you said, vinegar, bleach are good choice. Also try hydrogen peroxide.

[srsone]

was it coffee or just water that got on the board?
coffee could have stained it if it wasnt protected

[juli5122]

Water

[Woodfireguy]

Try steam. Just make sure that you don't delaminate the bamboo. I would not store a wood (Grass) product near any moisture in the future….right.

[juli5122]

You are right , but being a cutting board, I thought it would not be a big deal. I was very wrong LOL.