How to restore a synthetic butcher's block?

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How to restore a synthetic butcher's block?

Postby Swing Swang » Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:03 pm

Managed to find an OK 6ft synthetic butcher's block on a fairly decent aluminium table for my man-cave (some would call it a man-mansion as I am building an kitchen in a corner of the barn).

Anyway said butcher's block needs a good clean as it's been in someone else's barn for many years. The top is made from a hard, synthetic, but almost wood-like material that's deeply cut from previous use. I'm inclined to skim the top with an orbital sander then give it a really good scrub. Any idea what is the cleaning chemical of choice as it needs to do a proper job without tainting the meat?

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Re: How to restore a synthetic butcher's block?

Postby NCPaul » Mon Mar 25, 2019 10:15 pm

I would be inclined to use chlorine bleach (with gloves) then lots of fresh water.
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Re: How to restore a synthetic butcher's block?

Postby Swing Swang » Mon Mar 25, 2019 10:44 pm

Thanks. Seems like a plan.
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Re: How to restore a synthetic butcher's block?

Postby RodinBangkok » Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:14 am

If you have access to a machine shop have them shave a mil or so off the top with a finishing mill cutter.
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