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Argh - buggered the butcher's block already!

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LittleMilla · 10/07/2013 20:17

Only got it last week and decided to chop some focaccia bread on it which has left oil marks all over.

So pissed off with myself as I now can't get them out - sanded it heavily and they've still reappeared.

It's old (big thick uneven block) and had obviously been sanded beautifully but not oiled/waxed.

How can I savage this and stop DH giving me evils?

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LittleMilla · 11/07/2013 07:03

Shameless bump - can anyone help?

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Gobbolinothewitchscat · 11/07/2013 07:10

I think DH needs to stop with the evils! It's meant to be used

I'd try a little bit of disolved bio detergent to see if that neutralises the oil

However oil is notoriously difficult to get out of porous surfaces.

Gobbolinothewitchscat · 11/07/2013 07:14

There's also loads of stuff on the Internet if you google you can try....using window cleaner or cornstarch etc

Thistledew · 11/07/2013 07:58

What's wrong with getting oil on it? Why not give it a good oiling all over? Use vegetable oil so it doesn't matter if it comes into contact with food.

MadeOfStarDust · 11/07/2013 08:01

The point of a butchers block is it gets all the abuse - not the other kitchen surfaces, it wears and cuts, and gets dents and grease marks and scorch marks and looks like something that actually gets used....

The wood of a butcher's block has antibacterial properties- which are released by cutting things on it... the clue is there in the name surely..

Wheresmycaffeinedrip · 11/07/2013 08:11

It's meant for chopping isn't it?

FariesDoExist · 11/07/2013 12:23

I don't think it matters to get oil over it? It'll soon be covered in scratches and marks anyway surely, it's a functional item not a decorative accessory

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LittleMilla · 11/07/2013 17:29

Personally I think that knocks, scrapes etc all add to the character. DH has just got his knickers in a twist and keeps on saying it should be waxed etc.

My dad used to be a butcher and says they would use sawdust and a wire brush to clean theirs .

Might try the bicarb to appease DH.

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FariesDoExist · 11/07/2013 17:41

It's the kind of thing my DP would get worked up about too, he likes everything to be 'just so' (drives me nuts!)

Bonsoir · 11/07/2013 17:41

It's supposed to get scarred!

Isoscelesnorks · 12/07/2013 12:02

Both oil(olive/nut/kernel) and wood have antibacterial qualities. A good scrub every so often with Bacardi and a wire brush if your concerned would also help

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