Care and Maintenance

Serving, Cutting, and Bar Boards

Because these boards come into contact with food, we follow the following steps and use food-safe products:

1. Clean your board using mild dish soap and warm water.

2. Allow the board to air dry completely before storing. Never run a serving, cutting, or bar board through a dishwasher cycle.

3. If the board starts to look dried out, apply a food-safe wood oil or conditioner and finish with a food-safe wax. We use Howard Wood Care products in the shop and in our kitchen, but there are other companies such as Walrus Oil and Clark's that also make food-safe products. Follow application instructions for each product.

4. Wipe off excess oil, conditioner, or wax prior to storing and allow it to completely air dry.

 

Plant Stands, Lamp Bases, Furniture

Our preferred furniture finish is Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C which is a natural and environmentally friendly oil that bonds to wood fibers and cures to form a matte hard wax. When properly cleaned and maintained, your furniture can last a lifetime.

Wipe clean with damp cloth. (It is important that your cloth or rag isn't dripping wet). A surface care spray kit is available from Rubio Monocoat should you need to remove stubborn marks. Rubio Monocoat Universal Maintenance Oil can be applied as needed to re-hydrate finished furniture. We understand that Rubio Monocoat Products may not be available in your area, therefore we have tested and can recommend the use of Howard Feed-N-Wax Wood Polish and Conditioner.

 

Desk Calendar, Business Card Stand, Trivet

Finished with Danish Oil; use a clean shammy or cloth to polish any dull areas. Clean surfaces using Murphy's Oil Soap or other wood safe cleaners. Danish Oil is a penetrating oil finish that lasts for years. If needed, you may reapply Danish Oil annually.

 

Valet Tray

Finished with Walrus Oil Furniture Butter; wipe with a clean cloth. Walrus Oil Furniture Butter is a natural oil and wax wood finish that is made to last. Refer to the manufacturer's website for more information.

 

Soap Saver

To remove residue, lightly scrub with a bristle brush and mild soap in warm water. Cedar is naturally moisture- and decay-resistant. The wood may leech after it has become wet several times -- this is normal and the discoloration will disappear over time.

 

Paper Leather Passport Case, Card Case, AirTag Key Ring/Bag Charm

Clean with mild soap and warm water. For stubborn stains, lightly scrub the surface with a soft bristle brush.

Paper Leather Products are fully recyclable.