How to Clean a Honduran Mahogany Wall

Honduran mahogany can vary in color from a pinkish brown to a reddish brown that darkens with age. The durable nature of Honduran mahogany makes the wood ideal for furniture, musical instruments, floors and walls. Over time, a Honduran mahogany wall will become dirty and require a thorough cleaning. Some common cleaners will damage the mahogany wood, but a few inexpensive items will keep the mahogany wall looking its best.

Microfiber cloths
Bucket
Dish soap
Wood spoon
White vinegar
Chamois cloth

Instructions

- 1
  Wipe the dust or debris off the surface of the wall with a clean microfiber cloth.
- 2
  Fill a clean bucket with 1 gallon of lukewarm water. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of gentle dish soap to the water and stir with a wooden spoon for several seconds.
- 3
  Submerge a microfiber cloth in the solution and wring out the excess soapy mixture. Start at the top of the Honduran mahogany wall and wipe the wood clean with the damp cloth. Work in small sections while moving down the wall.
- 4
  Remove the soapy solution from the wood with a microfiber cloth dampened only with water. Dry the Honduran mahogany wall with a clean microfiber cloth.
- 5
  Create a homemade furniture polish for the mahogany wood by mixing equal parts water and white vinegar. Rub the mixture into the wood with a soft cloth dampened in the polish. Buff the wall dry with a chamois cloth.

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