That girl was me (old hag more like). And what did I do ?
This.
The kitchen counter tops look (almost) like new again.
A good clean and scrub, before I oiled the wood. It is something that should be done twice a year, but we've let one year slip by. It was high time.
We use Woca Oil from Denmark and it works very well. So far we've had no stubborn stains from normal (and more intense) kitchen use.
Since our worktop is Douglas fir and I don't want it to turn yellow or orange I use the white oil, which gives a nice patina.
The weather was fabulous and I worked with doors and windows open.
The dogs enjoying the late afternoon sunshine. Millie had been lying most of the day on that spot, looking, relaxing and sleeping. I say 'most of the day' because she had a break when Bert took them out for a stroll over the land.
And that was my weekend. Now I can look forward to a relaxing week ahead ;-)
Patricia xxx...x
I love that empty bench!!! I hate the clutter on mine. Good job done! Oiled wood. Sounds classu
ReplyDeleteThis empty worktop is not its normal state. I also have lots of stuff on mine when it's not being oiled and drying. :)
DeleteI have kitchen worktop envy, beautiful kitchen and view x
ReplyDeleteThe view is this kitchen's best asset. If only the windows were self-cleaning. :)
DeleteYour dogs know a good view and when to appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteLooks like hard work to oil those tops.
They sure do !
DeleteThe oiling is nothing. It's the clearing and cleaning beforehand that takes all the effort. Haha!
I love a nice piece of wood! Oiling that worktop must be very satisfying.
ReplyDeleteIt's very satisfying when you step back and it's all freshly oiled isn't it, but I hate emptying everything off to do it. We do need to do around our sink every six months the splashes of washing the pots make it vital ... but I think I'd splash even more if I was distracted by a view like yours.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious! Does the white oil make the wood appear whiter, or just prevent it from yellowing? We have beech butcher block counters, installed about 6 months ago, and they are turning yellower than I would like. I was just looking at the Woca White worktop oil wondering if that might solve this problem. Curious how you find it! Lovely kitchen!
ReplyDeleteHi there ! Thanks for popping in.
DeleteThis Woca white oil does make the wood appear whiter, but more like a bleached effect, if that makes sense.
Our worktop is Douglas fir and I know from experience it turns an awful yellowy orange which I abhor. Beech is a much denser wood and doesn't have all the markings of the fir that we have. The 'look' will be different.
I would suggest you try it out in an inconspicuous corner or a leftover piece from your counters if you have any.
The strangest thing is, where I have my chopping board (always in the same spot) the worktop turns more yellow than where the work surface is always exposed to the light.
All in all, I am very pleased with this oil. As I said in my post it gives a lovely patina. And it is very easy to keep clean. Admittedly, I don't use harsh or abrasive cleaning products, only eco-friendly ones. x
Wanted to add - that is really quite a dreamy view!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Yes, it is quite difficult to get things done around here. Much rather sit and look out through the window. x
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