Treating Driftwood

[GeorgeCB]

I wonder if anyone can help me this. I have acquired a piece of driftwood approx 60cm long x 12cm wide and 5cm thick which is to be used as a rack for dried flowers/herbs. It will be purely ornamental.

I'm not sure how to treat the driftwood before bringing into the kitchen - I'm worried about introducing woodworm or some other infestation. A neighbour advised me to wipe it down with Turpintine but that doesn't seem like enough.

Any advice gladly received.

Thanks

George

 

[geraldthehamster]

How long has it been out of the sea?

Cheers
Richard

 

[GeorgeCB]

Hi Richard

I've no idea as it was given to me by a neighbour who found it on a beach in Wales. It is in decent condition. Since posting this thread, I have found a site that recommends soaking for 3 or 4 days in a mixture of 9 parts water to one part bleach. I've decided to have a go at this and see how we do.