Food Safe Wax
Gilly’s Food Safe Wax is a natural beeswax-based polish designed to nourish and protect timber that comes into contact with food. The gentle wax blend penetrates timber fibres, helping prevent drying, cracking, and moisture damage while enhancing the natural beauty of the wood.
This soft conditioning wax creates a durable, moisture-resistant barrier that helps protect timber surfaces from everyday kitchen use while leaving a smooth, natural matte finish.
Food Safe Wax is especially effective as a finishing coat for wooden kitchenware, sealing the surface and helping extend the life of timber boards and utensils. It’s also a safe and practical choice for children’s furniture and toys, providing natural protection without harsh chemicals.
Use For
Gilly’s Food Safe Wax is perfect for protecting and maintaining:
- Chopping boards
- Wooden utensils and spoons
- Timber toys
- Children’s furniture
- Wooden bowls and serving boards
- Bamboo and cane items
- Raw or previously oiled timber surfaces
Application
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Surface Preparation |
Ensure the surface is clean and free of dust before applying. |
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How to Apply |
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Dry Time |
20 minutes provided excess is wiped away. |
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Maintenance |
Depending on wear, as surface becomes dull or dry. |
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Clean Up |
Warm, soapy water for hands or cloth. Excess wax on timber; dampen a cloth with citrus solvent. |
Best Used With Chopping Board Oil
For very dry timber, we recommend nourishing the wood first with Chopping Board Oil, then applying Food Safe Wax as a protective finish.
Chopping Board Oil → feeds the timber
Food Safe Wax → protects the surface
Learn more
Read up on food safe finishes here.
Read up on caring for children's furniture and toys here.
Gilly’s Food Safe Wax is a natural beeswax-based polish designed to nourish and protect timber that comes into contact with food. The gentle wax blend penetrates timber fibres, helping prevent drying, cracking, and moisture damage while enhancing the natural beauty of the wood.
This soft conditioning wax creates a durable, moisture-resistant barrier that helps protect timber surfaces from everyday kitchen use while leaving a smooth, natural matte finish.
Food Safe Wax is especially effective as a finishing coat for wooden kitchenware, sealing the surface and helping extend the life of timber boards and utensils. It’s also a safe and practical choice for children’s furniture and toys, providing natural protection without harsh chemicals.
Use For
Gilly’s Food Safe Wax is perfect for protecting and maintaining:
- Chopping boards
- Wooden utensils and spoons
- Timber toys
- Children’s furniture
- Wooden bowls and serving boards
- Bamboo and cane items
- Raw or previously oiled timber surfaces
Application
|
Surface Preparation |
Ensure the surface is clean and free of dust before applying. |
|
How to Apply |
|
|
Dry Time |
20 minutes provided excess is wiped away. |
|
Maintenance |
Depending on wear, as surface becomes dull or dry. |
|
Clean Up |
Warm, soapy water for hands or cloth. Excess wax on timber; dampen a cloth with citrus solvent. |
Best Used With Chopping Board Oil
For very dry timber, we recommend nourishing the wood first with Chopping Board Oil, then applying Food Safe Wax as a protective finish.
Chopping Board Oil → feeds the timber
Food Safe Wax → protects the surface
Learn more
Read up on food safe finishes here.
Read up on caring for children's furniture and toys here.
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