Kitchen Tips: Washing Butcher Block Countertops - 0 views

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  #1 Gram Richardson on 01 Oct 13

   

  Normal hardwoods set-off kitchen fixtures and floorings beautifully, which explains why they're so popular. Dont forget its important to completely butcher stop countertops in the kitchen after every use, since wood is normally porous and absorbs bacteria and food smells, if your kitchen features wood materials. The more open-grained the wood, the more porous it's. Oak is on the open grained end of the range, while maple is on the stronger grained end.
  
  Mild dramas such as liquid dish soap combined with water work very well for cleaning butcher block. Additionally you may use a s-olution of bleach and water-to assist in preventing bacteria. Only combine 1 tablespoon bleach with 1 gallon of water. This works really good if you keep the solution in a spray bottle; just spray and wipe the wood after each use. On wood counters one thing you should never use is just a searching cleansing like Comet.
  
  Wood counters intended for use as cutting surfaces are finished with penetrating oil, normally mineral oil of some kind. In order to preserve this end and keep the wood stain-resistant, you must periodically apply non-toxic oil, once every few months. USP-grade mineral oil will be the best; it is the lowest priced food-grade oil and it is available at your neighborhood drug store. Vegetable or olive oil shouldn't be used; it will turn rancid.
  
  Warm the oil up a bit just before using using a soft material, cleaning along the grain direction. Let the oil to soak in for 4 to 6 hours then wash off any excess oil that didnt soak in.
  
  What about those spots and marks relatively branded into the wood? How will you remove spots on older butcher-block countertops? You may just do it have the surface sanded and resealed. But before you do, give this a try: shake some salt within the marks, and then clean the wood with the cut open area of the half. Letting the wood sit overnight, rinse with water afterward. We discovered carpet cleaning kensington by searching Yahoo. For the darker stains, sponge on the solution of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and water.
  
  Should you opt to reseal and mud, consider using one of many options to mineral oils. You'll find wood sealers designed for food surfaces at several woodwork supply outlets. Look for products called Salad Bowl Finish; these are approved as non-toxic for food contact on counters and cutting boards and require less frequent maintenance. Appreciate your clear new countertops.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Normal hardwoods set-off kitchen fixtures and floorings beautifully, which explains why they're so popular. Dont forget its important to completely butcher stop countertops in the kitchen after every use, since wood is normally porous and absorbs bacteria and food smells, if your kitchen features wood materials. The more open-grained the wood, the more porous it's. Oak is on the open grained end of the range, while maple is on the stronger grained end. <br /> <br /> Mild dramas such as liquid dish soap combined with water work very well for cleaning butcher block. Additionally you may use a s-olution of bleach and water-to assist in preventing bacteria. Only combine 1 tablespoon bleach with 1 gallon of water. This works really good if you keep the solution in a spray bottle; just spray and wipe the wood after each use. On wood counters one thing you should never use is just a searching cleansing like Comet. <br /> <br /> Wood counters intended for use as cutting surfaces are finished with penetrating oil, normally mineral oil of some kind. In order to preserve this end and keep the wood stain-resistant, you must periodically apply non-toxic oil, once every few months. USP-grade mineral oil will be the best; it is the lowest priced food-grade oil and it is available at your neighborhood drug store. Vegetable or olive oil shouldn't be used; it will turn rancid. <br /> <br /> Warm the oil up a bit just before using using a soft material, cleaning along the grain direction. Let the oil to soak in for 4 to 6 hours then wash off any excess oil that didnt soak in. <br /> <br /> What about those spots and marks relatively branded into the wood? How will you remove spots on older butcher-block countertops? You may just do it have the surface sanded and resealed. But before you do, give this a try: shake some salt within the marks, and then clean the wood with the cut open area of the half. Letting the wood sit overnight, rinse with water afterward. We discovered <a rel="nofollow" href="http://jogginginkensington.yolasite.com/blog/what-do-we-say-to-the-god-of-cleaning-">carpet cleaning kensington</a> by searching Yahoo. For the darker stains, sponge on the solution of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and water. <br /> <br /> Should you opt to reseal and mud, consider using one of many options to mineral oils. You'll find wood sealers designed for food surfaces at several woodwork supply outlets. Look for products called Salad Bowl Finish; these are approved as non-toxic for food contact on counters and cutting boards and require less frequent maintenance. Appreciate your clear new countertops.</div>

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