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Cleaning and oiling wooden tool handles with soapy water

Clean and oil the wooden handles of garden tools with soapy water to help them get through winter.

Time
⏱ 15 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • Soapy water
  • Oil
  • Cloth or brush

How to do it

  1. Wash the wooden handles with soapy water.
  2. Let them dry.
  3. Rub them with oil.

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