Care
A little care, a long life.
Timber is a living material. Treated kindly, an Empty Nest piece improves with age, its colour deepening and its surface softening with use.
After each use
Rinse with warm water and a little mild soap, wipe dry and stand the board on its edge to air. Never soak it, and never put it in the dishwasher.
Once a month
Warm a little food-grade mineral oil and apply it generously to every face. Leave it overnight, then wipe away the excess. End grain drinks oil, so the first few months it may want more.
Every season
Finish with a thin coat of board butter (beeswax and oil), buffed to a soft sheen. It seals the surface and brings the colour of the timber forward.
Smells and stains
Rub with coarse salt and half a lemon, rinse and dry. For deeper marks, a light sand with 240 grit and a fresh oiling will restore the surface.
Boxes and coasters
Dust with a soft dry cloth. Keep away from direct sun and heaters. A little beeswax once a year keeps them glowing.
Refinishing
After years of use, any Empty Nest board can be re-flattened and refinished in the studio. Get in touch and we will look after it.