How to Get Stains Out of a Butcher Block Countertop

Butcher block countertops are made of thick, natural wood. Aside from being sturdy and durable, butcher block counters conveniently allow you to chop and prepare foods without the need for an additional cutting board. Because of wood's natural porousness, butcher block countertops can become riddled with stains. These stains are unsightly and can also lead to unsanitary conditions in your kitchen. Complete removal of the stains prevents the development of odors and bacteria in your butcher block countertop, making it a safe place on which to prepare food. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Lemon is a natural bleaching agent.

Sprinkle table salt over the stained areas of your butcher block countertop. Rub lemon halves over the salted areas. Allow the lemon and salt to sit on the butcher block surface overnight to bleach the stains.

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Wipe the dried salt solution off the counter with a dry cloth. Treat remaining stains in the wood by wiping them off with a cloth dampened with hydrogen peroxide.

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Bleach cleans and sanitizes to prevent germs and bacteria.

Mix 1 tbsp. bleach in a bucket with 1 gallon of hot water. Scrub the butcher block countertop with the diluted bleach solution to remove the last traces of stains and kill any bacteria in the wood. Allow the bleach solution to remain on the countertop for three to five minutes. Rinse it off with a damp cloth and dry the surface. Let the countertop air dry overnight.

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Rub mineral oil into the butcher block countertop surface to season the wood and prevent stains from being easily absorbed.