Homemade Oil for a Butcher Block

Cleaning butcher blocks is an important step in killing germs in the kitchen, but water and soaps cause wooden surfaces to crack and dry out. Keep your butcher block at its best with regular oil treatments. Commercial products are available in most stores that sell kitchen supplies. However, you can make an inexpensive treatment at home. Mineral oil is effective, as it does not turn rancid over time.

Things You'll Need

• Grater
• 2 oz. beeswax
• 1 cup mineral oil
• Small saucepan
• Spoon
• 12-oz. wide-mouth glass jar with lid

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Grate 2 oz. beeswax so it melts quickly.

   • 2

     Pour 1 cup mineral oil into a saucepan and add the grated beeswax.

   • 3

     Warm the pan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beeswax has completely melted.

   • 4

     Stir to combine the beeswax with the mineral oil.

   • 5

     Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes.

   • 6

     Pour the mixture into the glass jar. Cover the jar with its lid once the mixture has cooled completely, and store the jar in a cool place.