How to Clean Carvings in Wood Furniture

Carved wooden furniture can be intimidating to clean properly. Wood is a hardy material, but making mistakes can damage the finish permanently and be costly to repair. Once you know the right tools and methods to use on your wooden furniture, you will have no excuse for not cleaning your carved wood properly and often. By keeping your wooden furniture in excellent condition you will have an heirloom you can hand down for generations.

Soft cloths
Furniture polish -- optional
Soft-bristled brush
Mineral spirits
Cotton swabs

Instructions

- 1
  Use a soft cloth to brush away dust from the entire piece of furniture. You can use furniture polish or just a dry cloth. If you dust regularly, you should be able to use just a bare cloth.
- 2
  Brush the carved areas gently with a soft-bristled brush. Concentrate on the corners and indentations where dust is most likely to gather.
- 3
  Remove any grease or stubborn grime with a soft cloth and a small amount of mineral spirits. A cotton swab dipped in mineral spirits can help to remove dirt deeply embedded in carved areas.

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