Preparation for New, Untreated Butcher Block
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1. Prep sand with 120-grit sandpaper.
2. Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, a tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.??
3. Do not over-sand with fine-grit sandpapers; this will close and seal the wood grain, preventing ideal product absorption.

Preparation of an Existing Surface that has Previously Been Treated with Butcher Block Oil

1. Remove food residue using a pastry scraper or spatula to gently scrape areas where you find dried-on food or residue. Avoid gouging the wood by keeping the blade at an angle that just?skims the surface.
2. Scrub using a scrub brush, Scotch Brite Pad, or sponge and scrub the butcher block with hot water and mild dish soap.
3. Rinse with hot water: Run a clean dishcloth through hot water and rinse?several times.
4. Dry thoroughly with a clean dish towel or paper towel.
5. Let the surface dry overnight before applying another coat of Butcher Block Oil.

General Finishes Butcher Block Oil Application Steps?

1. Apply 2 coats of Butcher Block oil with a soft cloth.?
2. Let the first coat soak in for half an hour and then wipe off the excess.?
3. Apply the second coat. Let?it absorb into the raw wood for 5+ minutes, then wipe the surface completely dry?with a clean cloth.
4. Food-safe Butcher Block Oil is a maintenance product. Regular applications are recommended?to?keep the surface stain-repellant and looking its best.

Cleanup
Clean application materials, hands or spills with mineral spirits.?

Prevention?
Protect your workspace with a tarp, your hands with gloves, and your clothes with an apron.

Wipe up food and water?spills immediately. Do not leave standing water or wet materials on a butcher block. Never let cutting boards sit in a sink.

General Finishes food-safe Butcher Block Oil is a maintenance product. Regular applications are recommended?to?keep the surface stain-repellant and looking its best.

Life of Product
Maintenance products are best used within 1 year of the manufacture date?listed on the bottom of the can. The following best practice?will increase the life of your product:

Store in moderate temperatures.?Avoid temperatures above 80°F/26°C. Heat-damaged product cannot be revitalized. Temperature-controlled spaces, such as a basement, are ideal for storage. Do not store product in an attic, garage, in direct sunlight, or next?appliances with heat or flame such as a furnace.

Compatibility
Do not use water-based products with Linseed Oils or Danish Oils.

Limited Warranty
General Finishes products must be tested to your complete satisfaction before using. General Finishes will not be responsible for color satisfaction, misapplication, nor compatibility with other manufacturers' products. General Finishes will be responsible only for the cost of our products, and not for costs such as labor, damage or project replacement.?

Contamination and Compatibility
Our finishes are engineered as a system and are compatible with each other. General Finishes cannot guarantee an ideal refinish when applying our products on top of or combined with another company's products or over surfaces that have been in contact with waxes, polishes or sprays containing contaminants such as silicone. Test for adherence and aesthetics before beginning.?

Warning
If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your family by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log onto www.epa.gov/lead.

FIRST AID:
Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms occur due to the following. EYE CONTACT: Remove any contact lenses. Flush eyes with water for 20+ minutes while lifting upper and lower eyelids. SKIN CONTACT: Wash thoroughly after handling. INHALATION: Move to fresh air and loosen clothing. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. INGESTION: Call physician immediately. Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.?

Warning
This product contains a chemical known to the State Of California to cause cancer and birth defects. Do not swallow; first aid: drink water to dilute product. May cause eye or skin irritation; first aid: flush eyes thoroughly with water.

Warning
Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Wash thoroughly after handling.