Does this oil and beeswax keep the board from getting stained or water marked?
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I use mytery oil and the wax...give it the double treatment per boos site prior to using it the first time.
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Hi Barbara- From my experience my boards that looked pretty yucky came alive when I rubbed in the Boos. It brings out the wood grain and seals the surface really well. I rubbed in the Boss for a few minutes, let it sit overnight and then rubbed it off. I did that a couple of months ago and I haven't had to do it again...... yet. I probably will have to do it every 3 months- that is a guess at this point. Yes- I have not had any watermarks or stains- even beet juice washes off easily. I'm sure you will be glad you used this product. It goes a long way.......
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I'm using it on a walnut board, so stains were never a problem. Water beads up. Will show if a wet glass sits on it, but very easy to wipe up and polish. The wax does protect the wood and shows it off a little longer than oil
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That seems to be the case in my experience on a butcher block table that's only been treated with this product. I wipe it down with a damp cloth frequently and it leaves no marks or stains. I think the more you treat the surface regularly, the more protective it seems to be in my case.
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It hasn't peeled until now, even though it is wet quite often. I wipe it once a day, maybe every two days to avoid the water to soak into the wood.
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In my opinion I don't think it really matters i just use mineral oil cheap and easy to find....maybe coconut oil soaks into the wood longer? we use ours quite frequently and need to oil our board every month or sooner we just oil it when it starts to loose that dark rich color
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No, wood conditioner is something totally different from wax! Wood conditioner will help the stain penetrate evenly, preventing blotchiness. You can use wax after you stain, but that isn't going to give you a very good protective finish, plus you would need to use a paste wax.
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I left it on some dark but fairly small stains from the bottom of a bottle of olive oil overnight. The product was almost dry in the morning. When I scraped it off there was a slightly damp spot on each area where there had been a stain, but they dried pretty quickly leaving no oil stain behind. Don't know if you'll have the same experience, but as I said these were not large stains.
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hello regular water is used so there is no mess. Each side of the board is a different color that appears when wet
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I did not put any stain on mine. I put teak oil on a similar piece of furniture but not on this chaise and had no problem.
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I have not had any trouble. I use a good furniture polish several times a week to keep any liquid from going into the finish. It beads up the liquid for easy wipe up.
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Cut marks yes they are visible on the cutting surface but not an issue, no separation problems. I do regularly use bamboo wood conditioning oil which keeps the board in great shape. I highly recommend this purchase, this is a much better buy than the much more expensive board this replaced.
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Carol,There are a combination of mineral oil, beeswax, and anti-microbial essential oils inthis product, that's what it says on the bottle.I put some on a board and used my tourch on it and it would not burn.Hope that helps you out.David
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I have used both the oil and the conditioner. I have two cutting boards, both hardwood, one old board and one new board. For the old board (3" thick oak that I have used 40 years), I prefer the conditioner which gives a waxy, burnished surface and does a good job cleaning the board up. My new board (black walnut 3" thick) I applied multiple coats of oil to condition the wood. I used 3 coats front and back to begin. The oil will sink right in on a brand new air-dried board. The oil keeps the wood from drying out, brings out the grain, enhancing the beauty and the usefulness of the board. Each week when I was first using the new board, I have applied a couple of coats of oil. The board now looks and acts as if it is about 5 years old. I sometimes apply the conditioner after the oil as the beeswax gives some impenetrability to the wood. Both products are excellent, and I would now not go without having them! I also think the conditioner makes knife "tracks" a little less visible. My sons do not want to use their boards because of the beauty of the walnut, but of course the value of a good cutting board is its use in creating delectable things. Using these products will also make it easier to pat or roll out biscuits without them sticking to the board.
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Yes. It is stained. They come with some kind of sealer on it as well. When you first remove it from the box, the sealer has a strong smell. It only lasts a couple of days. It's nothing to worry about.
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probably but it may leave a stain if it has some oils in it. the surface isn't plastic.
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I assume the item has been finished with mineral oil in the past. I would give it a good rub down with a fiber pad before applying the beeswax and there should be no problem. I use this for carved spoons and bowls. I have successfully applied after mineral oil using the method above.
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I have only spot cleaned with a barely damp rag. But honestly the stains on the wood didnt come out so as per advice of my dad, I used simple wax stain from hardware store and rubbed into wood twice till smooth. Then let kids play with it. It takes on a different sheen the more they touch it and the stains are hardly noticeable now. You could also lightly sand and then light stain the wood.
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I use a little Dawn on a warm washcloth and wash the surface, without submerging the board in the water, then rinse well. After the board is dry, I apply the butcher block oil on it, at least once a month. I only use the block for fruits and vegetables, so am not worried about bacterial growth. Hope this helps!
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I have found it absorbs nicely into any wood (i.e., hickory, ash, maple, bamboo) after just a few minutes. And it leaves the wood looking new, young, healthy. I wash the boards after I use them, but not after I oil them.