How to Clean Wooden Kitchen Chairs

Cleaning Chairs with Oiled Finishes Such as Varnish, Shellac or Tung oil

• 1

  Mix together the boiled linseed oil, gum turpentine and distilled white vinegar. Wear protective gloves, being careful not to get the mixture on your skin. Do not use these ingredients around a spark or flame.

• 2

  Dip a soft, clean cloth into the mixture while wearing dish washing gloves, and wring it out well.

• 3

  Wipe the cloth over all areas of the chair. Do not pour the mixture directly onto the chair.

• 4

  Let the solution sit on the wood for a few minutes to loosen dirt and grime. Do not leave the mixture on the furniture for a prolonged amount of time.

• 5

  Thoroughly wipe off excess with a clean cloth, and buff to a shine. Repeat steps 2 to 5 as needed on heavily soiled areas.

Cleaning Chairs Finished with Polyurethane

• 6

  Dip a clean cloth in warm water. Wring thoroughly until the cloth is only moist.

• 7

  Wipe the cloth across all parts of the chair, stopping to rinse and wring the cloth when it becomes soiled. Repeat as needed on heavily soiled areas. Do not pour water directly onto the chair.

• 8

  Wipe off excess water with a dry cloth and let the chair dry completely.

Cleaning Chairs with a Painted Wood Finish

• 9

  Mix a small amount of mild detergent, such as dish liquid, with a quart of warm water.

• 10

  Dip a soft, clean cloth into the mixture and wring well.

• 11

  Wipe the cloth across all parts of the chair, stopping to rinse and wring the cloth when it becomes soiled. Repeat as needed on heavily soiled areas. Do not pour the solution directly onto the chair.

• 12

  Wipe off excess solution with a dry cloth and let the chair dry completely.