Because wood is a natural material, it’s susceptible to environmental changes. “If you live in a desert, the wood dries out,” says the general manager of a shop. “Or if you’re humidifying your house on a constant basis, then you might need to condition [wood] a little bit more than a place that’s more temperate.” Taking that step to condition your wooden tools is key to protecting them from the environment.
You can do this with a couple of different oils and waxes. “The most cost-effective would be mineral oil, which is a petroleum distillate, but it’s the most commonly used and it’s odorless and completely food-safe,” says the expert. “What I recommend, in our line, are two products that are a combination of coconut oil, beeswax, and carnauba wax.” The maintenance is simple enough: You can use a microfiber rag to rub your oil of choice into the wood, and follow up with a wax to seal in the moisture and create a stronger barrier between the tool and outside factors. It’s similar to the way a post-shower skin routine works — using a face serum and then topping it off with a moisturizer is a great way to seal in the products and maintain your skin’s water and oil balance.
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