As far as proper cleaning and the elimination of a horrid smell goes as given habitat in your butcher block countertop, the simplest method is to simply and regularly remove all food waste followed by a scrubbing (with a choice of various materials such as a scrub brush or sponge) of the block with mild soap. Do this, followed by a wipe of a clean towel in order to remove any excess moisture. As alternative to soap, it is recommended that you …show more content…
You need not resort to sandpaper in achieving a good scrubbing session. However, in the case of being left with an extremely stubborn stain, it can usually be sanded out. Please note that all type of scrubbing as mentioned above, and sanding, must be accompanied with a finishing touch of oil for wood. Hard sanding will inevitably create the effect of worn-out canyon like areas. To relieve this effect, be sure to decrease the sanding as you get farther from the stained area in order to achieve a more even surface. It is wise to sand the entire board in order to prevent irregular absorption and an ultimately warped butcher block countertop. This method absolutely requires the reapplication of a finishing oil. Using this method or any other as mentioned, do not forget to add that extra finishing touch of mineral oil or Tung oil to round-off the process of effective “butcher block countertops