- 1). Clean the surface of the bowl with a nonabrasive pad or cloth wet with warm sudsy water. Use lemon juice and pumice dust if oil has built up and the surface is sticky or smells rancid.
- 2). Dry the bowl with a clean cloth or paper towel.
- 3). Apply mineral oil to the bowl with a clean cloth. Mineral oil will not build up a coating and will not stain the wood.
- 4). Repeat these procedures as needed to keep your bowl in excellent condition.
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