BUTCHERBLOCKCAREMAINTENANCE-Wood.pdfVIP

BUTCHER BLOCK: CARE MAINTENANCE P.O. BOX 609 • 3601 S. Banker St. • Effingham, IL 62401 • Ph: (888) 431-2667 • Fax: (800) 433-2667 PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR BOOS BLOCKS® WITH PROPER CARE MAINTENANCE. 1. A minimum of once a month (depending upon the use and household conditions), apply an even coat of Boos® Mystery Oil to all surfaces of your butcher block using a cloth or disposable towel. Allow the Mystery Oil to fully penetrate through the wood fibers overnight, then wipe off any excess oil. Apply additional oil to any visible dry spots or for any other necessary reasons. For additional protection, it is recommended to use Boos Block® Board Cream to seal the top of the wood surface in conjunction to the Mystery Oil. Apply an even coat of the Board Cream using a cloth or disposable towel. Allow the Board Cream to penetrate the wood surface overnight, then wipe off any excess cream. • Boos Block® Mystery Oil is a food-grade oil that easily absorbs and penetrates deeply into the grain of the wood to help protect, revitalize, and moisturize the wood fibers. • Boos Block® Board Cream contains a natural, unbleached beeswax and food-grade oil formula. Board Cream is denser, thicker which gives a protective top layer to the wood surface against foods and liquids. It helps keep the water out and the oil in. 2. DO NOT allow liquids of any type to stand on the butcher block for long periods of time. DO NOT let fresh, wet meats lay on the butcher block longer than necessary. Brine, water, and blood, contain liquids, which soak into the wood, causing the butcher block to expand, the wood to soften, and affect