{"product_id":"ottawa-lumber-bins-the-blend","title":"Ottawa Lumber Bin's \"THE BLEND\"","description":"\u003cdiv data-line=\"1\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e is what goes on every board before it leaves the shop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"2\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA straightforward combination of food-safe mineral oil and beeswax \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"3\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— nothing else — worked into the wood to condition, protect, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"4\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebring out the grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"5\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"6\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy mineral oil and beeswax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"7\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral oil penetrates deep into the wood fibres, preventing them \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"8\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom drying out and cracking over time. Beeswax follows, sealing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"9\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe surface to repel moisture and protect against staining. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"10\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether they condition from the inside out — keeping the wood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"11\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003estable, the grain vivid, and the surface food safe. No synthetics, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"12\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno fillers, nothing you wouldn't want near your food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"13\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"14\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"1\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"2\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply a generous coat with a cloth or your fingers and let it soak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"3\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein. There's no wrong way to do this — the wood will take what it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"4\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneeds and leave the rest. Twenty minutes works. Overnight works \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"5\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebetter. Some boards we've left soaking for hours before wiping. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"6\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't water. You're not going to hurt it. Wipe away the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"7\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcess when you're ready, and repeat as needed — or whenever \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"8\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe wood starts to look thirsty. Your board will tell you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"19\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"20\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"19\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks on any hardwood surface: cutting boards, butcher blocks, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"21\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"20\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewooden utensils, and serving boards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"22\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line=\"23\" data-line-type=\"context\" data-line-index=\"22\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 oz · Food safe · Hand-mixed in Ottawa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ottawa Lumber Bin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51722804232487,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/5574\/8391\/files\/ottawa-lumber-bin-the-blend-cutting-board-mineral-oil-beeswax-conditioner_webp.jpg?v=1785196535","url":"https:\/\/www.ottawalumberbin.ca\/products\/ottawa-lumber-bins-the-blend","provider":"Ottawa Lumber Bin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}