I'm confused about when/if I need the Mystery Oil with the Board Cream. I just bought a teak cutting board. Do I need both?
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Probably not but I just put wood block countertops in and I don't want them warping or cracking so I am using both.
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I have a John Boos butcher block and I usually just use the Mystery Oil. Actually I just use Mineral Oil. It works very well for half the price. However since this winter was extremely harsh, I noticed the butcher block section's seams opening, so I put the John Boos Board Cream on it. It worked very well under these circumstances. So, bottom line is I would use the oil every month, and the cream only when the board seems extremely dry. Hope that helps!
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I don't think you have to. I have a 9 ft hard maple top on my kitchen island. The mystery oil soaks in faster and the beeswax cream leaves a nice coating on the wood. I live in the South and the humidity can dry my island out rather quickly.
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The wood is all natural and we recommend you to seal it with Semco Wood sealer. I would recommend strongly to go for Semco Wood Sealer In Honey Tone. It is way better than the oil as oil sometimes creates mold if the wood remains wet for a long time in some areas.Thanks
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I actually use both! This is a foam, rather than a cream. They are both gentle, with a few different ingredients.
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Yes I have for both. I like it n it's reasonably priced. I also add other oils in.
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I always use melted butter and it comes out great. Never actually used oil, because I can usually taste it in baked things.
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All our Teak Funiture comes in Natural form , but we carry oil/ sealant it you like to do on your own. Thanks
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New wood will soak up a lot of oil before it beads up water. I oil my teak table fairly often to make sure the wood shines and is protected. We also use this product on the teak on our boat. After a summer's use the teak is always dry again, if not put on several times during boating season. I just keep applying the oil every few days until water beads don't soak into the wood.
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I use the common mineral oil available at the grocery store--works well! I try to remember to apply it once a week. I've really enjoyed this cutting board.
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I used the entire bottle in 3 days on a brand new 20" X 20" 3" thick Catskill Craftsman Super Slab end cut cutting board. Super thirsty board for sure plus I live in the dry Rocky Mountains so not too unexpected. I have another bottle of the mystery oil on order and I started using the Boos block board cream.
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You need to treat that top as you would a new cutting board. Use mineral oil, you can buy it here or at any pharmacy. The rule of thumb with a new board, as explained to me, is to oil it well once a day for a week, once a week for a month and once a month thereafter.
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I am ready to buy this machine, but I would appreciate someone's review on extracting cream, butter, and oil from coconut with this machine. Thanks!
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I've used both and here's my take:The oil is much better for working surfaces (butcher blocks, cutting boards, etc). The conditioner is probably better for long-term wood preservation.I have a large butcher block island (Ikea) and sealed it with both the OIL and CONDITIONER. The OIL was far better, both in absorption and protection. The wood felt good and didn't stain. The CONDITIONER left a residue and the wood stained easily (bowls, food, etc). With the conditioner I re-surfaced (sanded) my butcher block every 6 months. With the OIL I just reapply it every 6 month.
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Dave here...I strongly suggest purchasing your standard teak oil foud at your local Home Depot/local hardware store. It not only enriches the beauty of the wood, but will assist in keeping your wood tiles from weathering up and drying out. For a space if about 10x10, I recommend buying 2 one pint containers, leaving you with some left on hand for futur touch ups. Apply liberally using a rag to rub in oil. Within 10 minutes of finishing application use another dry rag to rub off any excess oil to ensure that you won't end up with unevenly blotchy covered areas. Best of luck
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Yes. I have had mine for well over a year and it's GREAT!! My fiance thought I was spending a crazy amount of money on a cutting board and has since changed his mind. Well worth every penny! And like Randy said, get the conditioning cream.
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My jar is so worn and the print is so small, here's some of what I can read: Water, beeswax, soybean oil, lavender oil, rosemary leaf oil, and castor seed oil. If you have a Sally's beauty store check it out. I think Amazon is a little cheaper. A small jar lasts a long time
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The cream has organic beeswax added to the oil. It's to be used less often than the oil, and it helps seal the wood.
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It's a dormant season oil, you would not use it when things are leafed out and blooming. It is meant to smother overwintering eggs. Basically wax.