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Food Safe Wood Conditioner
Make your own wood conditioner for cutting boards and utensils.
A completely natural and food safe conditioner for all your wooden utensils, chopping and serving boards.
Make your own chopping board conditioner for a fraction of the price of store bought varieties. You will also know exactly what goes on your boards. Just 2 natural completely food safe ingredients. Leaves no odour or taste. You can even use it on wooden childrens toys.
Ingredients
Beeswax and food grade mineral oil. in a 4:1 ratio
Method
- Grate the beeswax. this makes it easier to melt.
- Add a 1/4 of the beeswax to your mineral oil.
- Warm the oil and in a suitable container. I use a glass container with a screw on lid. You can warm the oil over hot water, (as you would melt chocolate). I use a microwave, heating for 30 seconds at a time. Be careful with the hot oil.
- When the wax begins to melt gently stir the mixture and gradually add the rest of the wax. Heating as required until all the wax has melted.
- Allow to cool.
Ready to use.
Clean board with warm soapy water.
Apply liberally with a clean lint free cloth.
Have a brew.
If the board looks and feels dry apply more conditioner.
Have another brew.
Buff the board to remove excess.
Benefits
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100% food safe, no taste or odour.
The oil nourishes the wood. Replacing oils lost when washing. Stops cracking, splits and warping
The beeswax forms a protective barrier and maintains its water resistance.
Beeswax has antibacterial properties and is believed to be prevent the growth of yeasts and other fungi.
Beeswax does not go "off" or rancid.
Keeps your boards looking like great.
