Oil on Wood

• Use light mineral oil on sanded wood to finish it. Apply the mineral oil in circles continually to the wood until it won't absorb any more oil.
  
  

Oil on Metal

• Rub light mineral oil in a light coat on an outdoor metal table to keep it from rusting. Mineral oil also helps preserve metal tools.
  
  

Food-Grade Mineral Oil

• Use food-grade mineral oil to preserve butcher block tables or wooden counter tops that are used for cutting. Rub the oil into the wood until the wood no longer accepts oil.
  
  

Additives

• Add 1/2 teaspoon of microwaved liquid beeswax to a cup of food-grade mineral oil to give a butcher block table a harder finish. Add 4 ounces of vinegar to 12 ounces of light mineral oil and use this as a wood furniture polish.