Howard's Conditioner vs. Howard's Oil - I can't find any info on what the differences are. Need to season a small block.

Use Cutting Board Oil and Butcher Block Conditioner whenever the wood looks or feels dry by applying one coat of either product. On new or raw wood surfaces, like cutting boards and butcher blocks, make sure to "season" them first with Cutting Board Oil. To properly "season" new wood surfaces, apply at least 2 coats and let each coat soak in for at least an hour. For surfaces thicker than 1-inch apply 3-4 coats. Additional coats help ensure that the oil fully soaks into the wood. After Cutting Board Oil, maintain wood with Howard Butcher Block Conditioner by applying 1 coat and let it stand for at least 20 minutes. For countertops, let the conditioner soak overnight and in the morning, wipe away excess. The conditioner helps protect the wood by keeping the mineral oil in and the moisture out. Butcher blocks can be regularly oiled with Cutting Board Oil or Butcher Block Conditioner to keep them seasoned and ready for use. These products can be used together for best results but can be used alone as well.

do I have to use the oil first or just use the condition with out the oil separate?

I just used this product alone without any oil and it has done a great job in preserving. We did however put 10 coats on instead of recommended amount. We found this to be better preps.

Does this product create a wax build-up over time on your cutting board?

Not so far. Been using it for about 2 months. Wax the board several times to start with, letting each coat dry thoroughly - I waited overnight each time. Now, I add a light coat when I notice that the water is no longer beading up on the surface, or a food is leaving a stain behind. I really like it, although I wish it would last a bit longer between coats.

Is this product suitable for a butcher block turned into a work table? Will it rub off on clothing, make my arms feel sticky, or need re-application?

It's food grade... So you will need to reapply often if you use it for more aggresive purposes... But it's light, Smooth, and works well in my cutting boards. Soaked in quickly and didn't rub into my clothes or feel sticky

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🌟 Keep your kitchen woodwork flawless and food-safe — because your culinary tools deserve the best!

FOOD SAFE FORMULA - Exceeds FDA standards for safe, sanitary use on all wooden kitchenware
NATURAL WAX BARRIER - Beeswax locks in moisture and seals out damaging elements for long-lasting care
EASY MAINTENANCE RITUAL - Apply after every wash to preserve the rich beauty and durability of your wood surfaces
ULTIMATE WOOD PROTECTION - Prevents drying and cracking to keep your butcher blocks and utensils flawless
MULTI PURPOSE CONDITIONING - Perfect for cutting boards, salad bowls, wooden spoons, and even kids’ toys

HOWARDProducts Butcher Block Conditioner and Oil is a 12 fl oz food-grade mineral oil and beeswax blend designed to protect and maintain wooden kitchen surfaces. It exceeds FDA regulations, prevents drying and cracking, and seals moisture out, making it ideal for cutting boards, utensils, and wooden toys.