Unbelievable Butcher Block Care

Dont worry if it looks a bit lighter in the stained area after sanding.

Butcher block care. I delivered stocked etc at a small local butcher shop 60 years ago. Letting the butcher block dry out because of a lack of oil is the top cause of problems with butcher block. Wood is a porous material and its crucial that you keep germs and moisture at bay to preserve your familys health and safety.

This will help protect the wood from damage. A minimum of once a month depending upon the use and household conditions apply an even coat of Boos Mystery Oil to all surfaces of your butcher block using a cloth or disposable towel. One job was to sand down the block with a very strong wire brush.

Use a dish cloth dipped in mild soap and warm water to clean the blocks surface. Our products maintain butcher blocks cutting boards wood utensils and wood bowls just to name a few. Apply additional oil to any visible dry spots or for any other necessary reasons.

Before use oil the cutting surface with food grade mineral oil or Emmets Elixir an all-natural anti-microbial wood conditioner. Howard Butcher Block Conditioner view on Amazon stands out as a popular favorite. A butcher block with a Varnique finish cleans up just as easily.

Strong Construction Our butcher block countertops are built to last. It will blend in after a. We produce wood items for your kitchen and products specifically designed to maintain those wooden items.

If you do make sure the edges are thoroughly sealed. Protect against mold and rot by wiping up puddles of water as soon as you notice them. It stops moisture from seeping into the wood and stops moisture from escaping.