Butcher Block Countertop Cleaner. Working in a kitchen with butcher block countertops is like hanging with your bestie—it's comfortable and you want to linger. But even best friends need a little upkeep.
If you take the time to clean and oil your butcher block about once a month, you can be assured it will last a lifetime. Then clean the area and apply mineral oil to buff the restored area. Butcher block is one of our favorite surfaces for the kitchen.
Sealing butcher block countertops can make them nearly impervious to the errant spills that come with high traffic areas.
How to Clean Butcher-Block Countertops: Using a clean sponge or soft cloth, wash butcher block with a solution of water and mild dishwashing liquid.
Butcher block counters have one quality that elevates them over many other counter materials: do-it-yourselfers can easily work with them. Working in a kitchen with butcher block countertops is like hanging with your bestie—it's comfortable and you want to linger. Unlike laminate and tile counter tops, butcher block is easy to saw and shape into unusual angles or rounded corners.