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Butcher Block surface seasoning by the Best and Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Glenview, IL., Dial-A-Maid. Com. a good butcher block surface, preferably made of a hardwood like birch, will last long enough to be able to hand down to future generations, says the Best Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Glenview, IL., Dial-A-Maid.com. The secret is maintenance. Don’t apply a hard finish like polyurethane or varnish. Use an oil finish instead. There are differing opinion on which oil to use. Some prefer mineral oil because other oils, like linseed, vegetable, etc., can turn rancid. A good oil is walnut oil. It gives wood a beautiful finish, it lasts a long time, and it has never turned rancid.
To season a new butcher block, apply walnut oil with a paper towel. Be liberal with the oil, and cover the top and four sides while the block is resting on paper towels over a few layers of newspaper on the counter. In an hour or more, repeat. Keep applying until the wood seems equally saturated. Then wipe thoroughly with a cleaning cloth or more paper towels, burn the block over and repeat on the bottom, says the Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Glenview, IL., Dial-A-Maid.com.
To get a well-used butcher block ready for a coat of walnut oil, scrub the surface with dish soap, hot water, and a white pad or a soap impregnated steel wool pad. Rinse and let dry. If the surface is rough, sand lightly. Wash once again after sanding and let dry. If the surface is still heavily stained, apply a solution of 50 percent bleach and water to the surface. Use a plastic scrub pad to work the bleach into the wood. Wait a few minutes, then rinse, wash one more time with soap and water, rinse again, and let dry. Repeat this step to further lighten the wood. Do a final touch up with fine sandpaper. Then, apply walnut oil, says the Premier Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Glenview, IL., Dial-A-Maid.com.
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