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How Do You Care For A Butcher Block?

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How Do You Care For A Butcher Block?

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Butcher blocks are made from pieces of real wood that have been glued together. This means that your butcher block is susceptible to all of the ills that can befall any wood product that comes in frequent contact with water and other liquids. Heat and humidity can also take their toll on a butcher block, causing splitting between glued pieces.The good news is that with a little regular maintenance, your beautiful butcher block can last a lifetime and beyond. Sanding may be necessary if your block has cuts or abrasions of any kind as these can collect food and bacteria. Set your block on a sturdy, level surface and sand with the grain using a 60-grit sanding block or 60-grit sandpaper. Sand in straight lines with the grain until all cuts, scrape and gauges have disappeared.An orbital sander with 60-grit paper can also be used. Sand once more, with the grain, using a 100-grit sanding block or 100-grit sandpaper on a sanding block. Sand until the block feels as smooth as glass to your han

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