Expand your kitchen work space with the straightforward utility of the Jasper KItchen Island. This kitchen island is constructed of a solid maple hardwood to perform for a lifetime. The countertop surface is made from end-grain maple, which is easy on knives and resistant to nicks and scratches to prevent bacteria from entering the wood.
Choose between a variety of countertop sizes to find the island that works best in your kitchen. Also available is a version of this kitchen island with a stainless steel base, legs, and bracing, instead of the traditional maple wood. You can also purchase an optional knife block that attaches to the side of the island in the next step.
Please note that the 50W x 35D inch and the 60W x 35D inch sizes come with six legs for added stability instead of the standard four.
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All butcher block products must be oiled on all surfaces with a natural mineral oil at least once a month to protect the wood.
With a minimum amount of care and maintenance on your butcher block, you can lengthen the life of the top from 5 to 10 years.
DO NOT:
- Wash knives and forks or other utensils on the work surface of your top
- Wash your top with harsh detergents of any type
- Cut off ends, drill holes, make cutouts or otherwise deface tops...without refinishing exposed unfinished wood. Gurantee is void if tops are modified.
DO:
- Periodically (once every several weeks), depending upon use and household conditions, apply a heavy coat of mineral oil to the work surface of your top
CAUTION: Do not place butcher blocks near excessive heat (such as stove) without proper insulation between heat source and edge of the butcher block.
You can help preserve your butcher block by keeping your home humidified in the winter and by refreshing your butcher block often with oil.
Cleaning your butcher block topWhen cleaning, we ask that the following directions be followed:
- First scrape loose with a steel scraper or spatula any heavy food particles or foreign matter that may have adhered to the surfaces.
- Brush or scrape all loose particles from the surfaces.
- Take a dish cloth and dip in warm soapy water, of a very mild detergent, and wahs the top the same as any other wood surface.
- Wash out dishcloth in clear warm water, wring out, and go over surface again.
- TAKE DRY CLOTH AND GO OVER ALL SURFACES TO DRY THOROUGHLY.
- An occasional application of mineral oil is recommended.
If any method, other than the one outlined above, is used in cleaning, very serious damage may result.
