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That level of upkeep is unacceptable to me but I take your point!
On the other hand it was fucked when moved in and oiling it more frequently (it’s had a few attempts) wouldn’t have stopped water going down the back of the worktop or between the sink and the worktop underside.
I’m going to cut/route out most of the damaged wood out to fit the replacement unit and anything else will be scraped back/sanded before sealing. Ideally with some kind of cheap tanking resin - this kitchen is on its way out tbh.
Dramatic_Hammer-
I'd say that secret to this and everything else, including bike maintenance, is in a good preparation. If done properly first time, as I mentioned above few coats of Danish over 3-4 days (some of it applied to underside as well), it would never come to this state.
What Gillies meant and I concur is that it takes 30 min max to ensure all is tip top for years to come. I used IKEA or lemon/orange oil from TK MAxx which goes on around taps once a month in the eve before going to bed - 3 minutes to apply, leave 20 minutes and remove any residue. Done.
But nothing will keep it nicely looking if water is left unattended on the wood, so a cloth to wipe and spills near by taps is needed. Hence that blue square one on top of my knife block in the pic above :)
Foreigner65
Sorry, but that kind of water damage is just not acceptable, you should've acted earlier. And if you do plan to reuse it
I have a Belfast sink sunk in my 1930s wooden top, currently awaiting the original winged brass taps back from refurb, I used danish oil once or twice a year and other oils in between (cheapo IKEA one for an example) every so often and is still looking good after being installed 20y ageo with another 70 odd years living in a school lab.
Wood is a live thing, treat it as such and it will be fine.....