Wood Furniture Cleaning Guide

Weekly Cleaning

• 1

  Remove any items from the top of your wood furniture piece before dusting.

• 2

  Dust the entire surface weekly using a soft, lint-free cleaning cloth or a dusting tool. Make sure you efficiently clean any crevices.

• 3

  Polish the wood furniture surface once a week after dusting. Use a lint-free cloth, such as an old diaper or cotton T-shirt, and pour a small amount of polish on it. Use a commercial furniture polish or one that is homemade.

Restoring Old Wood

• 4

  Dust the furniture piece to remove any loose soil or dust.

• 5

  Moisten a soft cleaning cloth with turpentine, or mineral spirits.

• 6

  Rub the turpentine into the wood grain, paying special attention to any carvings or crevices in the wood design. You may need a toothbrush to reach into these areas effectively. This will dissolve wax, any existing polish buildup or greasy grime.

• 7

  Polish the furniture using a clean soft cloth and a commercial or homemade furniture polish.