Yep, bleach should be sufficient. Believe it or not it works best if it is
diluted and not used full strength.
As for planing, no need. Simply turn the block over. I guarantee that no one
has been chopping on the underside.

-Jack


"Woodman" wrote in message
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I'd imagine it would be relatively safe once you have implemented those
measures you speak of.
Bleach kills just about everything! including the HIV virus believe it or
not.

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"Peter Bogiatzidis" wrote in message
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Hello,

I may have a chance to get some old butcher block that's being removed
from
a restaurant remodel. The plan is to use it for a workbench top. Any
reason
to be concerned about it from a health standpoint, considering how it
has
been used? My thought was to scrub it down with a water and bleach
solution,
then have it planed in order to both clean and true it up. Any comments
or
suggestions?

Thanks in advance to those who post a reply.

Peter.


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