All you need is soap and water.
This layered surface can feature a single bang out of wood or different varieties in contrasting hues.
A basiccleaneris all you need, and you likely already have the supplies in your pantry.
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Keep reading to learn how to clean a butcher block so it looks new.
Frequently used butcher blocks should be resealed with food-grademineral oilat least monthly.
Decorative butcher blocks should be oiled at least once or twice a year.
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Wipe and Rinse
Dip a sponge in the soapy solution and wring until no longer dripping.
Wipe the butcher block following the grain of the wood.
When all of the surfaces are clean, rinse out the sponge in clean water as often as needed.
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Use it to wipe away any soapy residue left on the butcher block.
Sanitize the Butcher Block
Spray the butcher block surface lightly with undiluted distilledwhite vinegar.
Use food-grade mineral oil or walnut oil.
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Work in thin layers and don’t allow the oil to pool on the surface.
Continue to rub the oil into the wood with cotton cloths.
The oil should penetrate the surface quickly and dry within 30 minutes.
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Tip
Lightlysandthe surface of butcher block to smooth and lighten stains before resealing.
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