Mineral Oil For Wood Countertops. Recommended usage is 12 tablespoon of wax per square food of wood applied every 5 to 6 weeks. Helps maintain the integrity of the wood on countertops and butcher blocks.
Cooking oils should not be used. They will turn rancid with time and exposure. Oils help prevent warping and cracking.
Dont be skimpy with the mineral oil.
When using citric solvent or odorless mineral spirits you first flush the surface then use a soft scrub brush to gently bring the mineral oil up from the surface. Recommended usage is 12 tablespoon of wax per square food of wood applied every 5 to 6 weeks. Clean countertop surface and remove stains by following the steps in our recent posts. For tough stains use wood bleach oxalic acid.
