Buy a good quality butcher block wax or oil (we like Boos Cream, $13) and once a week, after cleaning, put a generous layer on the top of your block right before bed and let it sit overnight to ...

Wait until the wax is partway solid, but not hard, and scrape away the excess with a five-in-one. Apply your finish Once your counters are scrubbed up and smooth, it’s time to apply your finish.