# How to Remove Oil From Wood Furniture
While polishing oil for your wood furniture provides a glossy finish, too much oil causes the appearance of smudges and fingerprints, and over time can decrease the lifespan of the wood's finish. Dry dusting, the process of removing dust without a cleaning product, increases the risk of scratching the surface. Once the oil is removed from the wood furniture, replace your cleaning product with a furniture paste to maintain a medium gloss without the greasy feel.
Things You'll Need
- 3 lint-free cotton cloths
- Furniture paste
Instructions
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Wipe down the wood furniture with the dusting cloth in an oval motion in the direction of the wood's grain, recommends the American Hardwood Information Center. The dusting cloth should be made of lint-free cotton such as flannel, cheesecloth or a T-shirt.
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Scoop a quarter-size amount of paste from the furniture paste and buff into the wood furniture.
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Wipe off the excess paste and allow the paste to dry. The AHIC states paste lasts from six months to a year and is recommended to prevent furniture warping caused by moisture exposure.
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