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You've got a lot of money invested in your butcher blocks, counters, island, or cutting board. Don't let it go to waste! Our Howard Butcher Block Oil is designed to help repair knife marks and to protect the wood from drying cracking and unwanted bacteria. This oil works for any butcher block, cutting board, wooden bowls, wooden utensils, counter tops, or wooden surfaces in the kitchen. This formula is even safe for children's wooden toys and cribs. The penetrating quality of good grade mineral oil rejuvenates the wood and prevents drying and cracking. It's naturally anti-bacterial! With a Vitamin E oil to fight against unwanted bacteria. Safe and non toxic food grade water repellent and will not turn sticky and gumming like most oils. Use the Butcher Block Oil after washing your butcher block or wood surface. It will seal mineral oil into the wood and keep damaging moisture out. I learned this tip from the makers of Myrtle Wood Salad Bowls on the coast of Oregon years ago. Wooden Salad Bowls: After each use wash with soapy water pour a small amount of 100 vegetable oil into the bowl sprinkle salt into the bowl take a dry paper towel and scrub the wood surface. Wipe clean then use the Butcher Block Oil. I find that this helps to kill the bacteria remove any excess oils.