Oak Worktops - How to maintain?

[ArcticRain]

We had oak worktops put in last week , and they look beautiful , but I'm obsessing about water and marks , and have banned the teens from doing the dishes. I have a few questions .

I have oiled them with two coats . Can you put to much oil on because I am thinking of adding another coat ?

How often do you oil them?

Will water be a problem is mopped up straight away ?

Can I let the teens wash up or will it be a disaster ? I guess ill need to check after they finish ?

If you keep the area around the sink dry , does it somehow still manage to go mouldy ?

Can you put mugs with hot drinks on them ?

Can you put tins and cans on them?

Any other advise ?

I've had mine for 5 years and there's only a few marks from DP leaving a very hot pan or cup on the worktop. No water stains and I only put one coat of oil every 6 months or so.
Enjoy and don't stress too much :-)
Apparently if it gets badly damaged you can sand it a little bit and oil it again with good results.

I've had oak worktops for a couple of years and they've actually proved to be easier to maintain than I expected.

I tend to make sure that any rings and puddles near to the sink are cleaned up pretty sharpish but other than that I'm quite relaxed. We've had one or two black marks but they sand away very easily. We've re-oiled annually which has helped too.

They certainly look more 'lived in' than when they were brand new but I think that's a good thing actually - part of the beauty of using wood.

Relax and enjoy them!

when you apply oil, leave it for a few minutes and polish off any that has not been absorbed. It is OK to put on as much as you want as long as it soaks in, but if you leave any pooled on the surface it will go sticky and gummy and be very difficult to clean off.

It soaks in better when warm.

Hi, we are moving into a house with oak worktops. How do you clean everyday stains? Can you use normal kitchen sprays?

I was going to ask that too .

Everyday spills I use soapy water and a microfibre cloth.

I oil about every 3 months - they look better once they have had a few coats and start to age a bit.

I also use soapy water. You don't tend to get stains as such as marks seem to stay on top of the oil.

I use normal kitchen sprays. No adverse effects!

Thank you guys :)

I have been using a cleaning spray by Method, designed for wooden worktops. It seems to give them a lovely sheen and smells fantastic.

Which oil do you all use? And do you use a brush or cloth to apply?

Which spray is it goshandgolly?

I use tung oil with a cloth - wipe it on quite thickly then remove the excess after 10 minutes or so.

It's called 'Touch Wood; natural born wood surface cleaner' by Method. Pricey but the almond scent is lovely and I think it brings out the grain really nicely. I use it once a day.

Sounds nice - will have a look when I'm out shopping.